Te Panui Runaka August 2015

Te Panui Runaka A monthly newsletter of Ka–i Tahu news, views and events – ura ru – nanga | te ru – nanga o nga–ti waewae | te ru – nanga o makaawhio | te nga–i tu – a–huriri ru – nanga Kaiko – – – – – – te hapu o ngati wheke | te taumutu runanga | te runanga o koukourarata | wairewa runanga – nuku ru – nanga | te Ru – nanga o arowhenua | te ru – nanga o waihao | te ru – nanga o moeraki | ka–ti huirapa ru – naka ki puketeraki o – – – – – – – – – nanga te Runanga o otakou | Hokonui runanga | waihopai runaka | oraka aparima runaka | awarua ru

wha – august 2015

I tukuna mai tēnei whakaahua e Sue Couling nō Awarua me Waihōpai.

Tēnei marama • Gone No Address campaign pgs 5 & 6

• Whale sightings at Ōtākou pg 27

• Kaikōura Matariki fashion show pgs 7 & 8

• Nurse-led clinics at Awarua pg 34

• Kaumātua kapa haka pg 14

• Korowai weaving wānanga pg 36

Nā te Kaiwhakahaere Nāia te tangi kau o te iwi e matapōrehu ana ki ngā mate huhua o te wā. Te Ao Hurae, e ngau kino nei te iwi whānui i tō korenga, i tō wehenga atu. Ka noho koe i te pū mahara, ā, e kore rawa e wareware i a mātou āu mahi katoa mō te whenua, mō ngā taonga tuku iho, ā, mō te iwi whānui hei hāpai i ngā uri whakatipuranga.

Nō reira e ngā tini aituā, kua karangahia koutou e Tahu Kumea, e Tahu Whakairo. Hanatu rā ki te kāinga wairua i te rangi, ki ngā mātua tīpuna. Okioki mai rā. Tātou ki a tātou e hora nei, e tautau nei te ahi i te kāinga, mauri ora ki a tātou.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu is committed to keeping whānau well informed on iwi initiatives and projects but this can be difficult when whānau change address and forget to update their contact details. I encourage you to stay connected – currently we have 8000 registered whānau who we have lost contact with – that’s 15% of the iwi and in my opinion far too many.

We are starting a campaign to reach out and find whānau. Some of them could be members of your whānau, so we need your help. As a first step, we are encouraging you to go to our website to see if your name or someone from your whānau is on the list of those who are no longer

receiving our updates and various communications. There is more information in this issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka, so I ask that you read the pānui on pages 5 & 6 and help us all stay connected and keep the benefits of tribal membership open to all who are registered.

Another important pānui in this edition, concerns the commencement of our annual round of road shows. This is where the tribal leadership gets to meet many of you kanohi ki te kanohi at hui throughout Te Ika a Māui or at Hui-ā-Iwi in Dunedin in November.

The purpose of this engagement is to discuss, share and receive feedback on the direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. I encourage all our whānau living in the North Island to attend one of the road shows close to you. It is always great to see and catch up with you all. Please refer to the pānui in this issue for dates and venues. I expect some of you will want to discuss fresh water, which is still a hot topic with iwi across the motu.

The Freshwater Iwi Leaders Group are conducting another round of regional hui on Iwi Rights and Interests in Freshwater throughout August. These hui will support the Freshwater Iwi Leaders Group to have a more detailed conversation with the Crown on realising the cultural, social, environmental and economic benefits of an allocation of Freshwater to Iwi.

The Te Waipounamu Case study was recently completed. It is one of a number of case studies undertaken to assist the Crown and Iwi leaders with their mahi and captures how some of our mana whenua view and participate in freshwater management. The themes from this case study have been helpful in deepening our understanding of the current state of the regulatory and planning systems within our takiwā.

We are now driving to get our message out widely and understood across the nation. For instance, in Auckland last month we presented our aspirations and perspective to over 80 representatives from 60 key stakeholder groups across Aotearoa –ranging from NGO, corporate, energy and agricultural sectors. The evening provided everyone with an opportunity to ask us questions. Stakeholders came away feeling the outcomes sought by iwi were practical and reasonable.

We will continue the momentum with further engagement in coming months.

Lastly, I would like to pay tribute to Te Ao Hurae Waaka of Arowhenua, more commonly known as Uncle Joe, who passed away in July. He was a great servant and contributed so much to the tribe. I will miss his assertiveness, direction and advice.

E te manawa o Arowhenua, e te rangatira, haere atu rā, okioki mai rā.

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura Green Ribbon Award winners

Te Korowai members and supporters have been celebrating after being named the winners of the 2015 Green Ribbon Award for protecting our oceans and coasts.

Te Korowai was a finalist for the third year in a row and our hopes were high. This year marks 25 years since the establishment of the awards and more than 170 individuals and groups have been recognised as part of the Green Ribbon Awards since their inception in 1990.

The award winners were announced on Thursday 4 June at the Beehive by the Minister for the Environment and Minister of Conservation.

For the first time, this year the awards were a joint venture between the Ministry for the Environment and the Department of Conservation.

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This is part of the Government’s focus on encouraging a more integrated approach to protecting the country’s water, air, land, forests and endangered species. Ten community groups, organisations and businesses were named as winners of Green Ribbon Awards.

Te Korowai is by its very nature a challenge to the accepted order of things. We stand for fine scale management of the coastal environment. We stand for community leadership. We stand for the future of our place and our people. Our small country leads the world in many ways, but much decision making is centralised in Wellington when it belongs better locally.

Te Korowai Chair Larnce Wichman was there to receive the award supported by Tā Mark Solomon and Gina Solomon. In his acceptance speech Larnce thanked Te Korowai members for their thousands of hours of hard work and the people of Kaikōura for supporting them.

He also laid down some challenges for government.

“I want to especially acknowledge the Ministers of Environment, Conservation and Primary Industries.

You have been prepared to embrace our challenge, respond positively, and take our community’s wishes to Parliament for special legislation. And now to grant Te Korowai this award. This speaks to me of statesmanship in the governance of our nation.

“First I want to express our thanks to all those that made today possible. To Tā Mark Solomon for initiating Te Korowai. To Ngāti Kurī for sharing the role of kaitiaki, for hosting us, feeding us and engaging through the hard issues and celebrating the successes with us. To Minister Chris Carter for agreeing to the formation of Te Korowai.

To the Department of Conservation for supporting us throughout, and for funding the process for the first five years. To the Kaikōura District Council and Environment Canterbury who have provided funding, staff time and help in so many ways. To the Department of Conservation, the Canterbury Community Trust, the Ministry for the Environment, Environment Canterbury and the Kaikōura District Council for their financial support.

“On behalf of Te Korowai and the people of Kaikōura, I acknowledge that capacity to think in new ways. We look forward to this relationship deepening as we move together to implement the strategy. From the heights of Te Tapuae o Uenuku above to the depths of Hikurangi below it is Te Tai o Marokura in between which sustains the wellbeing of the people,” says Larnce.

“As chairman I was honoured to receive the award on behalf of Te Korowai o Te Tai ō Marokura and the Kaikōura community. The feeling of achievement was humbling when we were in the company of other environmental high achievers. This award truly reflects what a passionate community can achieve for our future generations, congratulations Kaikōura and to the many people that have assisted on our journey in achieving such recognition.”

“To the Fiordland Guardians for paving the way. To our facilitators Laurel Tierney, Peter Lawless and Barbara Graves for their navigation and patience. And most of all I want to thank the Guardians for the literally thousands of volunteer hours that have done the hard yards and seen the strategy completed. I also want to take this opportunity to acknowledge government, and to lay down a challenge to them. I cannot help laying down this challenge.

Tā Mark Solomon said he was extremely proud of both Te Korowai itself and the community negotiations that brought Te Korowai to life and that it was an honour to have all that hard work recognised.

Congratulations

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura whānau are thrilled and congratulate Tā Mark Solomon on his recent Doctorate.

This is well-deserved and a great acknowledgement to Mark for his years of effort, dedication and hard work.

He is a great role model and mentor. We appreciate his leadership, encouragement and support he provides to us all. He always leads by example – Mark there is a tea towel at Takahanga with your name on it.

With more than 6,000 competitors from around Australia and New Zealand the Australia open is a very prestigious event.

Last December, Josh and his mate, Scotty Mansefield played with Saj Prasad and Craig MacDonnell at the New Zealand open in Auckland. Both of them qualified in every discipline they played in, making it to the semifinals in the fours – great effort by all.

Congratulations also to Josh Boyd who went to the Gold Coast on 12-24 June to compete at the Australian open lawn bowls competition.

We would like to thank the Kaikōura Bowling Club for their fundraising support to help Josh get to Australia.

A huge thanks goes to Juile Neil Pablecheque, James Boyd and Kate Lawson from Lobster Inn Tavern Accommodation for their sponsorship and support. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou.

Josh entered in the singles, playing pairs with Saj Prasad from the Riverside Bowling Club in Blenheim and fours with Calvin Hart who is also from the Riverside Bowling Club.

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

Road Shows 2015 Te iti o Tahu, te nui o Hua!

Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu are back on the road again, to meet and engage with the iwi.

The primary purpose for the road shows is to discuss, share and receive feedback on the direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

The Ngāi Tahu Road Show team is led by Kaiwhakahaere, Tā Mark Solomon, Kaiwhakahaere Tuarua, Lisa Tumahai, CEO Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Arihia Bennett and CE Ngāi Tahu Holdings, Mike Sang.

Come along whānau to hear the kōrero and share your whakaaro on the direction of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. If you are unable to make any of these hui, please send your questions to events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz, make a post on our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/TeRunangaoNgaiTahu or tweet @NgaiTahu.

Following are the confirmed venues, dates and times of the hui.

For catering purposes, please RSVP to events@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or phone Tina Woodgate on 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) and please indicate which hui you will be attending.

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Region

Venue

Tuesday 18 August 6pm – 8pm

Waikato

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Mangakōtukutuku Campus 254 Ohaupo Road Glenview, Hamilton

Thursday 27 August 6pm – 8pm

Tāmaki Makaurau

Ngā Kete Wānanga Marae Manukau Institute of Technology Gate 12 Otara Road, Manukau City

Tuesday 1 September 6pm – 8pm

Te Whanganui-a-Tara

Te Herenga Waka Marae Victoria University 46 Kelburn Parade, Wellington

Tuesday 8 September 6pm – 8pm

Rotorua

Rainbow Springs 192 Fairy Springs Road, Rotorua

Wednesday 9 September 6pm – 8pm

Te Tairāwhiti/Te Matau a Māui 4

The Emerald Hotel 12 Gladstone Road, Gisborne

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Kaikōura celebrates Matariki

Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura celebrated Matariki in full force this year.

Our pēpi wore Dawn Hart’s collection and took to the stage with confidence and mana like up-and coming models.

Friday kicked off with various kura around the rohe performing kapa haka at Takahanga Marae with an outstanding attendance of around 800 people.

As usual Tahu FM MC’s, Sheree Waitoa and Rocky Roberts kept our manuhiri entertained throughout the evening, along with a waiata from Te Ao Te Huia and a hip hop performance from Kaiapoi-based group, Funkdified.

Organisers, Robyn McConchie and Rawiri Manawatu were pleased with the stunning performances from all the kura. To have our community come together to celebrate Matariki with our tamariki was heart felt throughout our community.

Supreme overall winner was our very own Karen Starkey who received the Whale Watch prize and tickets for two to the Wearable Arts Show in Wellington, plus accommodation. Well done Karen.

Takahanga Marae was buzzing with the sound of tamariki on-stage performing kapa haka. Our Māori wardens attended all of the events and we are very thankful for the precious time they and all our valued rūnanga volunteers and supporters dedicated to the kaupapa.

Runner-up Lois Vallance from Blings & Things who won the korowai, which was made and donated by Jackie Wadsworth.

Third place getter was Soraya Jones who won the trophy made by designer Stormy Kara.

Saturday began with the Matariki markets and the vibe was humming down there. The smell of the hāngi drifted throughout the Kaikōura car park and the entertainment and stalls catered to the needs of everyone. Te Ahi Wairua o Kaikōura did a fantastic job coordinating the markets. There was lots of kōrero, kai and fun.

All of the designs and models were winners and to see it all showcased was a magical experience. We intend to make this an ongoing event for our Kaikōura community, along with our other Matariki celebrations.

Thanks to: The Ngāi Tahu Fund, Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura, Whale Watch Kaikōura – supreme prize, Stormy Kara – carving prize, Jackie Wadsworth – korowai prize, Kaikōura High School – gym, Shayne Kavanagh – photos, Sharon Hillier – painting, Angela Timms – painting (judges gift), Kiri Williams – salon pack (judges gift), Jaegan and Marea – model coordinators, Jasmine and Kaia Solomon – makeup, Kiri Williams – hair, Brett Cowan, Kaikōura Māori Wardens, the fantastic models, volunteers, whānau, our Kaikōura community, and everyone who made it possible. Tu meke. Tēnei te mihi nui kia koutou.

To end our celebration we had our Matariki Fashion Show, which was funded by the Ngāi Tahu Fund. The kaupapa of the show was to celebrate Matariki through art and design. In total there were 27 entries – ranging from our little pēpi (babies) through to our tamariki, rangatahi and adults.

Out of the three categories, the most popular was our traditional section with 21 entries. It was amazing to see the art work created and then paraded on stage from all of our entries.

One of our judges, Janice Dreaver said, “The show had an incredible energy all of its own. Fashion is an art and this was so evident within the children taking to the cat walk proudly displaying their costumes, fairy wings and smiles. They loved their special dress up night. The night itself was a celebration enthusing a whole new level of passion within both culture and design from all the models who took to the cat walk. If this is a taste of a first, then the Matariki Fashion Show is poised to become a catalyst for creativity in the future.”

Ps: Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura would like to specially thank Amelia for all her hard work and efforts. Despite having a very capable and able team of helpers, supporters and volunteers, she singlehandedly drove this kaupapa and was rewarded with a successful and fantastic evening enjoyed by all – well done Meilz xx.

Our guest Māori designers were Dawn Hart from Blenheim and Stormy Kara from Palmerston North.

Their work, along with garments from the Jenson whānau, who are well known for their creativity in the Kaikōura Trash Fashion Show, were paraded in between the categories. Our men, Adan Te Huia, Rangi Clayton and Luke Tuffery were show-stoppers as they rocked out in the wearable arts garments.

Members of the audience enjoying one of the kapa haka performances. Photo by Andrew Spencer.

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Befitting for Matariki, the students who performed were all stars.

Photo courtesy of Andrew Spencer.

The matariki activities attracted a big crowd to Takahanga Marae.

Photo courtesy of Andrew Spencer.

The three finalists and their models and garments. Photo courtesy of Shayne Kavanagh.

Natasja Hill doing her thing on the catwalk. Photo courtesy of Shayne Kavanagh.

Courtney Pattison-Hall. Photo courtesy of Shayne Kavanagh.

Adan Te Huia, wearing one of the wearable arts garments. Photo courtesy of Shayne Kavanagh.

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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Waewae Kua hinga te tōtara i te wao nui a Tane Pōkākā ana te moana Āritarita ana te Tai o Poutini Haruru i te pō Haruru i te ao He paiao kaniawhea i te rangi Ka heke ko Roimata Ka pukea ko te whenua Tau ana te pūweru tauā Ki runga i tō rahi Ka auē, ka auē Kāore ia nei he tohu o te mate Mōhou e te toki Mōhou e te pā whakawairua I manaaki mai te whakaeke I waha mai mō mātou Ka kino tō pounamu He kino pounamu onamata Waiho atu nei te tewe muri nei Ki te whare o Tūhuru e tū ake nei Hai tūkeka, hai uhunga mōhou Hanatu rā ki a rātou Ki te kāinga wairua i te rangi Auē te mamae e E pōua, e oki e.

Uncle Ben.

Ben worked on behalf of the rūnanga with local councils, businesses, schools and other external parties. He represented Ngāti Waewae on a number of boards including Poutini Waiora, and he was the chair of Tatau Pounamu (the DHB Māori Advisory Board), a member of the WestReap board, a Westland High School trustee and many other boards.

He was the key person supporting the urupā komiti and led the development of the urupā maintenance and preservation work.

It is with a heavy heart that we inform whānau of the passing of our kaumātua and Uncle Ben Hutana. Uncle Ben passed away peacefully on 3 August, surrounded by whānau.

He was a strong advocate for te reo Māori and the revitalisation of culture. One of his proudest moments was when he was acknowledged by Kotahi Mano Kāika in 2009, with the Te Pā Whakawairua award at the inaugural Ngāi Tahu Reo Māori awards, for his contributions to the rūnanga and Te Tai Poutini.

There is so much to say about Uncle Ben and the following doesn’t cover all of his amazing mahi.

Ben dedicated his life to Arahura, working tirelessly to support whānau initiatives for the betterment of our whānau and the community.

Another proud moment for Uncle Ben was sitting on the paepae at the opening of Arahura Marae. He was part of the marae development committee for eight years and we acknowledge his wonderful contribution.

He was part of the Ngāti Waewae executive team for more than 10 years and in that time he was deputy chair and alternative representative to Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu.

Uncle Ben’s tangi was held on Friday 7 August at 1pm at the Arahura Marae.

He pēpi

A big congratulations to all the whānau who have had babies in the last couple of months, apologies to anyone if I have not mentioned your name but a big mihi to you all.

Ellie-Paige Maheno Millar arrived on 7 July at 6.15am weighing 8Ib 5oz. She is the third daughter for Andrea Read and Michael Millar, baby sister to Tilly-Jane and Rosa-George, moko number 15 for proud Tāua Rititia Read.

Baby Ellie-Paige.

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Welcome to our world, Aliyjah Francis Taylor born on 19 June at 7.15 am weighing 8Ib 2oz.

Congratulations to her proud parents, Shannon Tamainu, Jermaine Taylor, and grandparents Nathan Tamainu, Maria Loper, Tina Taylor and Jeffrey Brown and great-grandparents, Ina and Jerry Pu. Much love to you all and we hope everything goes well for your new family.

Baby Aliyjah.

Rā whānau

A big happy birthday to all those celebrating their special day in the month of August: Hector Tainui (Uncle Spud), Tyrone Tainui, Pippa Tainui, Adam Tainui, Amber Blacktopp, Jake Meihana-Beckett, Danealla Mason, Jamie Ferguson, Barbara Vaea, Andre Mehrtens, Tamati Tainui, Andrea Reed, Kathleen Scott, George Campbell, Ani Mason, Toots Tainui, Kaz Tainui and Georgea Wiritanga-Tainui.

Rūnanga update

Kaumātua have been meeting at the marae every Wednesday for waiata practice from 10am- 12pm.

If anyone would like any more information on this kaupapa please ring the office.

Rūnanga hui are held every second Sunday of each month from 11am-3pm. All enquires to te tari o Arahura please phone 03 755 6451 or email admin@ ngatiwaewae.org.nz

Contributions

We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka, so please tell us your stories by sending any news and photos to the email or phone number above; or visit the tari anytime. Nau mai haere mai – we would love to see your smiling faces.

Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio Kāi Tahu whānui, tēnā koutou katoa. Nei rā te mihi matakuikui o Kāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio ki a koutou katoa.

Just like the weather, we have experienced some ups and downs over the past month. We joined the Waiau (Franz) community to celebrate and open the new Kidsfirst Childcare Centre in Franz, an excellent and much needed facility which is already full and has a waiting list; and in stark comparison, we lost one of our kaumātua ahi kā, Uncle Maxie Duncan, to tragic circumstances.

Kai te mihi atu, kai te taki atu ki kā tini mate kua hika mai, kua hika atu, ki kā whanauka maha hoki kua hīkoi atu ki tua o te ārai. Nō reira, haere koutou ki te taha o kā mātua tīpuna e tatari ana mō koutou. Haere, haere, haere atu rā, moe mai koutou i te rakimārie. Rātou ki ā rātou, tātou anō ki a tātou.

Uncle Max Duncan was commemorated at two services.

One service was held one at home in Mahitahi, Bruce Bay and the other at his old stomping grounds at Sheffield. Both were well attended and reflected the breadth and range of relationships he had forged throughout his life.

Tēnā anō tātou katoa, Poutini continues to experience the mixed weather that seems to be a feature mō tēnei wā makariri.

Heavy rain and frosts and wintery blasts have kept all of our fires burning, with some relief offered when Tamanui-te-raki blesses us with his presence.

He brought a unique perspective to everything he did.

A hardworking outdoorsy man and an artist in equal measure. He was an active and engaged member of our rūnanga. Uncle Max will be sorely missed.

The upside to this time of year, has to be the stunning sight of Aoraki cloaked in hukapapa and poutini whenua framed by Kā Tiritiri o te Moana. Te ātaahua hoki.

Nō reira, e te kopara o te take tea, te totara haemata o Karangarua, haere, haere, haere atu rā.

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Ngā mate

Uncle Maxie Maxie Alexander Duncan, son of Eva Wilson (née Bannister) nō Wairewa me Makaawhio, and step-son of Bob Wilson nō Makaawhio. Much loved father of Ken, Michelle, Darryl, Ian and Terry and brother/brother in law of Joye and Tom Hanrahan, Paul and Marree Wilson, Bryce and Margaret Hope, and Helen and Ian Rasmussen.

He could be a man of great vision at times, enjoying great business and financial success. He was somewhat of an intellect, a self-professed ‘ideas man’ and a ‘million dollar’ thinker.

Max was inspirational in many arenas including; shearing, sports, community and iwi affairs and businesses, with some crediting Maxie for their own success. He was very future focussed and always enjoyed working with youth. A demonstration of this was his representation on the Halswell Residential School trust, a position he held proudly for a number of years.

Uncle Maxie.

He was also the Ngāi Tahu representative at the West Coast Development Trust where he was a much valued trustee.

He was a man of many talents; an athlete, a world record holding shearer, a shearing contractor, a poultry farmer, a wood turner, a master furniture maker and exporter, a poet, an absolute lover of language, a possum plucker, and a hater of freedom campers.

Having spent his formative years in Bruce Bay, he returned south where he spent his last years in his shed in his beloved Karangarua in South Westland surrounded by and working on beautifully crafted native timber furniture, which was an absolute passion.

Max had been a long standing member of the Makaawhio Rūnanganui (executive committee). He made a huge contribution to the committee, particularly on economic development and Department of Conservation engagement.

He was taken tragically when his shed burnt down in early July, in true Maxie style, in a ‘Blaze of Glory.’

He will be sadly missed by all and there will never be another Maxie Duncan – he was an original and those who knew him were better for the experience.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Maaka Mahuika (son of Nicole Wilson and Brent Mahuika, both of Makaawhio descent) for his recent stellar sporting achievements and recognition of his leadership potential.

school and hostel. Well done Maaka – we are all very proud of you.

Maaka was picked to co-captain the Tasman Titans under 15 league team where they placed second in the South Island tournament. He has also been picked to represent the Nelson Bays in their under 15 rugby team.

Ka mau te wehi e tama.

His report from Nelson Boys College, where he is senior student and boarder, acknowledged him as a current and potential leader and role model within both the

Maaka (centre) with fellow Tasman Titan players.

Maramataka

Mark your calendars. If you need more information, please contact the office. Nau mai, haere mai.

Waiata Makaawhio Our weekly waiata sessions are held every Tuesday starting at 5.30pm with a shared kai at our office on Brittan Street, Hokitika. Nau mai, haere mai.

Annual general meeting Our Hui-ā-Tau/annual general meeting will be held on Saturday 24 October. It will begin at 9.45am in Kaipo, at our marae. The marae will be open from Friday evening through Monday. Please contact the office if you plan to bring any Kawe mate, so that we can make appropriate arrangements.

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Komiti meetings As already notified, we have established a new meeting schedule that will accommodate the majority of our komiti to meet one night a week, which means members on multiple komiti will not need to meet over several evenings. The following schedule has been agreed:

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3.30pm-4.30pm (Komiti Mātauraka) 4.30pm-5.30pm (Komiti Whanaukataka,

Komiti Whakamahi-alternating each

month) 5.30pm-6.30pm (Komiti Taiao) 6.30pm-7.30pm (Komiti Māhakitaka).

Notification of membership closure In preparation for this year’s Hui-ā-Tau (annual general meeting), Te Rūnanga o Makaawhio wish to notify that we will not accept or process new membership applications received during the period of 5 October-26 October 2015 inclusive. Any applications received during that period will be held for processing on 27 October.

Childcare centre opening

On 11 July 2015, we joined MP Damien O’Connor, centre staff and board members and locals to celebrate the completion and opening of the Kidsfirst Glacier Country Early Learning Centre in Waiau (Franz Josef).

MP Damien O’Connor officially opened the impressive facility, as tamariki tested out the playground and the many toys and resources. This was followed by a shared kai, which gave everyone an opportunity to look around the centre at their leisure.

Bathed by the rays of Tamanui-te-raki, Kāti Mahaki welcomed the large crowd and after Kidsfirst board chair Carolyne Grant spoke, followed upoko rūnanga, Rev Richard Wallace who blessed the building.

The centre is a much needed facility for the Waiau community. The roll was full well before the starting date of 20 July.

Paul Madgwick, Hon Damien O’Connor, with his daughter and Makaawhio Tumuaki, Susan Wallace.

Rev Richard Wallace welcoming everyone at the mihi whakatau.

Electoral ballot process

As noted in the last Te Pānui Rūnaka, we are currently working to update our database in preparation for the completion of our electoral ballot process. This process will select the Makaawhio appointment committee made up of seven members who will be responsible for the recruitment and recommendation for appointment of our Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu representative for next three years.

as possible will ensure that our members and potential members are able to participate.

To assist with this we would request that if you have moved or want to check if we have your correct contact details please contact us on 0800 955 007 as soon as possible.

Over the next few weeks we will be sending out a form for members to complete and send back. This will help us to add extra information and to check that the address we hold is correct. We will also be posting out membership forms to potential members identified as meeting our membership criteria and inviting them to register with us.

Once nominees have been called for the appointment committee, we have a three month window to complete the process confirming committee membership. Within this timeframe, if we attract more than seven nominees for the committee, members will be asked to participate in a postal ballot process to select the seven members of the appointment committee.

If you think you should have received a letter and haven’t, please contact the office.

Ensuring our database is as accurate and as up-to-date

Contact details

Face book; makaawhio.blogspot.co.nz; Twitter: @makaawhio; phone 03 755 7885 or 0800 955 007; susan.wallace@ngaitahu.iwi.nz or Rachael.forsyth@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Mā te Atua koutou e manaaki, e tiaki hoki. Mauri ora.

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Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke Couch whānau in Vancouver

Three branches of the Couch whānau were represented at a recent whānau barbeque in Vancouver. Rosalie (Rosie) Plaskett, daughter of Bill Couch, and her daughter had returned from a cruise to Alaska. Rewi Couch (moko of Tog Couch) with his wife Marilyn were in town to help their daughter Nepeya settle in at her course at Vancouver Film School. Donald, son of Arthur Couch, and wife Dorothy are in Vancouver for the northern summer. Donald’s son Peter and wife Leanne along with their children, Evan, Maren and Oliver hosted the barbeque. Also present were Donald’s daughter, Katherine, her husband, Ian and their children, Kalan, Kara and Kirianne.

All of the whānau together. Back row, Rosalie and Donald. Fourth row, Marilyn, Rewi and Dorothy. Third row, Katherine, Nepeya, Peter, Oliver, Judith and Leanne. Second row, Ian and Evan. Front row, Kalan, Kirianne, Kara and Maren.

Marae visit

It was nice to be gifted a beautiful day at Rāpaki while Pōua Pat Hutana’s moko visited with a roopu earlier this month.

The visiting roopu.

Annual general meeting

This is an announcement for all Rāpaki affiliated persons that on September 13 at 9am we will be holding our annual general meeting at Te Wheke Marae, Rāpaki.

Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga He reo korokī, he reo korihī

How prophetic is it having Rik Tau’s moko compete against Aroha Reriti-Croft’s moko aye – it’s in the whakapapa. Hope to see you both compete again next year and continue to make a mark on the world. Nā Reriti Tau.

On Friday 27 June, two mokopuna of Ngāi Tūāhuriri competed at the Waitaha regional Ngā Manu Kōrero competition.

Both Te Rakitaunuku Tau (St Thomas of Canterbury College) and Tia Reriti (Rangiora High School) took part in the senior English section, which required both of them to deliver a prepared and impromptu speech.

Both had fantastic feedback from the crowd and their peers. Notably for their excellence in delivering their kōrero, speaking with authority on their chosen topics, being wildly humorous and maintaining the representation of Tuahiwi by looking their best.

Congratulations to you both for not only representing yourselves, whānau and school but also our hapū and iwi. It’s comforting to know that the next generation of Tuahiwi leaders are competent and willing to step forward.

Te Rakitaunuku Tau and Tia Reriti.

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Trip to Wellington

We travelled from Tūāhuriri to Wellington for Matariki, representing Ngāi Tahu. It was a beaut weekend.

Puamiria, you little honey – thanks Anake, your wife is my honey. Missed you Vicky. The others who travelled with us and what they did was fantastic. Tūāhuriri Rūnanga – I was very proud of our whānau who

travelled and performed. Aroha, thanks for what you did. Mable loved us too. Thank you to Ngāi Tahu Fund, Tūāhuriri Rūnanga and Te Puni Kōkiri for all their help in getting us to Wellington. It was good to see Murihiku there as well. Love to all, Tokomaru Hammond.

Patricia Silk-Anglem (centre).

Tuahiwi represent.

Ila Howse.

The Ngāi Tūāhuriri crew onstage.

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More news from the marae

Kia ora, hello, how are you all? Neat, I thought you were…My condolences to all who have lost loved ones.

As Joan said, I wanted to dance, so moko said right, dance out to the car, you’re going home. So I went to Michelle’s and never went back to my other daughter’s home (Roberta) where I have been staying since the earthquake, till the Wednesday. Then on Saturday it was Grenville’s Birthday – (he is Noeline and Tasman’s son).

After the kai we all had, I couldn’t drink, but he gave me a bottle of my favourite drink – he and I can drink it later.

Where will I start, I know...glass dishes – it’s not good enough, we still have not received any of them back, so I hope whoever has them is feeling guilty.

We recently went up to Te Papa for our Matariki weekend and what a lovely weekend it was. All the youngies, oldies and those in between enjoyed themselves, and of course I am one of the youngies (I wish).

My cousin Charlie and I started the drinking session at Koral’s birthday, wasn’t that nice Charlie?

We are still busy at the marae, what with hosting hui, birthdays and yes (one of those too). My niece, Koral held her 50th birthday at home recently. It was very nice and if nobody enjoyed it, well I did.

I think I’d better finish as it is all about me but who cares. I’d better go and finish my scratchies and puzzles.

Hope the weather will clear soon so we can moan that it’s too hot. Cheers for now and until next time. Luv you all.

Upcoming hui

The Torotoroa Reserve Meeting will be held on Sunday 30 August at Tuahiwi Marae, 219 Tuahiwi Road. It will start at 10am and will finish at 2pm.

Tawera Ahu Whenua Trust

Orohaki (Oxford) Māori Reserve meeting of owners

On Saturday 7 November, the Tawera Ahu Whenua Trust will be holding our annual general meeting at 10am at Tuahiwi Marae. We are looking for more trustees so all members of the Tawera Ahu Whenua Trust are encouraged to attend. Any queries should be forwarded to Aroha Reriti-Crofts (secretary) at aroharc@xtra.co.nz or text 021 880 678. Pānui on behalf of Charlie Williams (chairman).

Calling all those who have interest to a meeting of owners to appoint trustees and to consider future plans for the reserve. This hui will be held on Saturday 7 November at 1pm at Tuahiwi Marae. It would be great if everyone attended. Nā Aroha Reriti-Crofts (the only surviving trustee).

Blowing in the breeze – Lesel Flutey

Writings by Lesel Flutey

As the wind was gently blowing The mysteries from the start And whispering in the breeze Was the love from the heart

Our ancestors knew the love of labour Protecting our shores and lands They did not falter or waver Or complain about calloused hands

Time was an internal clock Seasons were never later Guidance for all situations And stars to navigate

They paid homage To land, sea and air Nothing was ever wasted And always enough to share

They spread their wings And soared in the skies And as the sun did set They knew the sun would rise.

Through the cycles of time as it was in the beginning The wheels of life keep on spinning The universe delivered its own birth right And out of the shadow emerged the cradle of life

As the vibration intensified and the veil was lifted Nature kingdoms linked and the energy shifted The wheel of evolution slowly it spun The cycle of creation had just begun

All species were free and lived side by side In their natural habitat, there was no need to hide Balance and respect, the cosmos started to sing The frequency of love was felt by everything

Even the guardians from the realm of In Between Witnessed this grand display and remained unseen No walls of separation equal was a force So sad that mans path would take a different course

The cosmos will always sing but only a few will hear If we all come together in love instead of in fear But the wheels of life will forever turn The cycles tell us we still have a lot to learn.

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Te Taumutu Rūnanga Member of NZ Order of Merit

This year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours acknowledges the achievements of Denise Sheat with the Award of Member of the NZ Order of Merit.

Denise is a whānau member of Te Taumutu Rūnanga and has worked within the education sector for many years. This award is given to those who have achieved meritorious service and are distinguished by their eminence, talents, and contributions to the people of New Zealand. There is no doubt that Denise’s award is a well-deserved recognition of the very considerable assistance that Denise has given to people over the years. Denise has worked hard to improve bi-cultural relationships.

Congratulations to Denise and her whānau for all she has done and for the receipt of this recognition.

Denise Sheat.

Congratulations Congratulations to Constable Danny Farrell, the grandson of Maria Johnson (Auntie Ake), Teihoka whānau who graduated from The Royal New Zealand Police College in December 2014. He is now stationed in Wellington Central. Danny was proud to wear the Teihoka Korowai on his graduation day.

Congratulations also to siblings Ngawhatuhuia and Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle have achieved incredible milestones. Both were selected to play for the New Zealand Māori Hockey team at the 2015 International Oceania Tournament in Napier. Ngawhatuhuia has been a New Zealand Māori representative for almost 10 years and over the last four years she has been captain.

Prior to the tournament, Ngawhatuhuia had been playing professional hockey in Singapore and immediately after the 2015 International Oceania Tournament in Napier she returned to Perth and tookup a second year of professional hockey as goalie and captain.

Danny at his graduation.

Hitaua completed a scholarship at the University of Cologne in Germany and in May graduated from Otago University with a double degree in Commerce and Psychology.

Both Ngawhatuhuia and Hitaua are very proud of their whakapapa to Taumutu and Ōtākou. They dearly appreciate the support they have received from their rūnaka, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and whānau.

Ngawhatuhuia and Hitaua Arahanga-Doyle.

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Matariki auhunga nui 2015

Matariki auhunga nui, Matariki hunga nui, Matariki tāpuapua

Here are quotes from two kuia who attended the lunch: “I feel like a queen with this dainty teacup and saucer.”

“I don’t feel like a queen, I am a queen. Come here and take my photo, my moko are never going to believe this.”

The rising of Matariki heralds a time of celebration, a time of renewal and a time of remembrance. This year, the Kāhui Kaumātua celebrated this time by hosting the Rehua Marae kaumātua for lunch.

The day was spent eating good food, sharing stories, a fair smattering of good-natured heckling during quiz time and a healthy dose of party songs. On the menu was tītī, inaka, mussels, roast meat and veges, finished off with delicious trifle and a cup of tea served in vintage chinaware.

It was a wonderful day and everyone came away from it having filled their kete with beautiful memories. A huge mihi goes to our wonderful caterer, Trish, our entertainer extraordinaire Sharon Russell, and our Taumutu whānau, who worked hard to make the day extra special for all of our kaumātua.

Roberta Arahanga.

Les Wanhalla and John McManus.

Denise Sheat and Hakopa Wharepiti.

Aunty Marg Jones and Aunty Daphne O’Connell.

Te Mairiki Williams and Roberta Arahanga.

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School blessing

On Sunday 31 May, Te Taumutu Rūnanga kaumātua and rūnanga members assisted with the official opening of the next stage of the new buildings at Te Kura o Te Tauawa, Halswell School.

Halswell school was significantly damaged after the September 2010 earthquake and Te Taumutu Rūnanga has worked alongside the school to assist in incorporating cultural aspects into the design of the new school.

Liz Brown and Uncle Pat Nutira during the opening.

Tuia Te Ako Conference

Te Taumutu Rūnanga supported the opening of the Tuia Te Ako Conference held at Lincoln University, on 8-10 July.

The three-day programme provided an impressive lineup of national and international keynote speakers.

Keynote speaker, Dr Pedro Noguera, Professor of Sociology, New York University is pictured with Daphne O’Connell and Aunty Marg Jones.

From left, Daphne O’Connell, Dr Pedro Noguera and Aunty Marg Jones.

Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata Kaimahi hou

Kia ora whānau, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as the new office manager for Te Rūnanga o Koukourārata, based in the ‘Tower’ at Wigram.

Previous to taking up this position I was employed by Inland Revenue for 11 years as a collections officer – collecting taxes which enable each and every one of you to drive on our roads (albeit broken for those in Christchurch) and utilise facilities such as healthcare and schooling.

I was born in the Waikato and for the first five years of my life I was brought up by my nana (Ngarangi Davies née Taute). My iwi is Tainui, my hapū is Ngāti Korokī Kahukura and my marae is Maungatautari.

I have been married to Carl for 24 years and we have two daughters, Shira who is currently working for Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu as a contact centre advisor and Sharnecho who is a student at Hillmorton High School.

I am fortunate in that I live in our wonderful bay of Port Levy, so I see and hear a lot of what’s going on around the place.

I hope to promote an ‘open door’ policy, so if there is anything I can help you with, please drop me a line, give me a call or better still, call in. If I don’t have the answer to your query, I will endeavor to find it. There are so many whānau from the rūnanga who I don’t know but hope to meet. Nā Marion Crofts.

Contact details

Overtime, I intend to update contact details for our rūnanga members, so can you all please take the time to email me on Koukourārata@ngaitahu.iwi.nz with this information. Here are my contact details: 03 365 2381;71 Corsair Drive Wigram 8042; PO Box 3187 Christchurch 8140; or email Marion.crofts@ngaitahu.iwi.nz Aroha nui ki a koutou, Marion.

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Postal ballot and nominations

The rūnanga has been without a full-time office administrator for a number of months, so there was a delay in notifying our rūnanga members about the postal ballot for the Koukourārata Representative and appointment committee.

On my first day I didn’t have access to the records, so Jacqui Burling-Claridge kindly stepped in to help and I can’t thank her enough. Those appointed to these positions will be confirmed and notified and announced to our rūnanga in due course.

Thank you

A big thank you to Doug Timothy and Ricki Lewis for clearing the rubbish from the paddock adjacent to the creek, along with starting the big job of burning the huge piles of wood from the downed and cut trees.

Pānui contributions

If there are any good news stories from within the whānau that you would like to share, please email me with all the details and I will happily submit them for publication.

Just a reminder that if you are going to submit photos, they should be high resolution (300DPI) or bigger, which means the file size will be about 100KB or bigger.

Joint venture with Lincoln University

Exciting things are happening in this space. Stay tuned for news and pictures.

Wairewa Rūnanga He maimai aroha

This Matariki has not be an easy one with the loss of so many loved ones near and far. Our heartfelt aroha is extended to all our whānau who have lost a loved one over the past months especially the Robinson, Bunker, Simon-Maaka and Kuruwaka whānau.

Nō reira he aha te hau e pupuri nei, he hau nō te whare a Tūkainanapia, he hau e kawe mai nei te karaka a Tahu Kumeroa, a Tahu Whakairo, ā ko te hau kaitakata tēnei hau kōheki, hitaratara tōku kiri i te rere a tēnei hau, nei te kakau mahara e taki tou mō koutou. Kāore e hoki te aroha e kaikinikini i au, ka timu te tai ki hea? Ā ki Poranui, e rere ana ki te moana. Tāria roa, tē pari mai i waiho mokemoke mai, me he tōroa tīkapa e haroa ana e te Upoko o Tahumataa, tē hoki mai.

Wairewa Rūnanga extends our prayers to those who are currently sick that they may soon recover.

Congratulations

Wairewa Rūnanga extends our congratulations to Charisma Rangipuna, on her ministerial appointment to Te Taura Whiri (the Māori Language Commission) in July.

This appointment is an excellent recognition of the work Charisma has undertaken over the years to promote and revitalise te reo Māori me ōna tikaka within her own whānau, hapū and iwi – with a particular focus on the promotion of using te reo Māori in the home.

As general manager of Te Taumatua at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, Charisma also provides assistance in increasing Kāi Tahu cultural capacity. She is dedicated to these kaupapa and we believe she will be a great asset to Te Taura Whiri.

Naiā te reo manahau ki a koe e te tuakana, e te tuahine, nau i pīkau tēnei kaupapa mō tātou, mō kā uri a muri ake nei.

Charisma Rangipuna.

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Wairewa Rūnanga also extends congratulations to newlyweds Iaean Cranwell and Keela Atkinson who ran away to Rarotonga with whānau and friends last month to marry.

While we were suffering through minus four and minus six degree frosts the Cranwell whānau were enjoying the sun and beauty of this South Pacific paradise.

Following the wedding the whānau enjoyed a welldeserved holiday. Our love and blessings go to Iaean and Keela and of course their children, Te Kaio and Metua.

The happy couple surrounded by their bridal party.

Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua Important dates

The appointments committee is due for elections and the process is being reviewed by the executive. Once the process of postal voting has been approved nominations for the appointments committee will be called for.

Updated information on the process of postal balloting and nominations for the appointments committee will be distributed through our newsletter, the KVine and Te Pānui Rūnaka in September, October and November.

On Sunday 13 September, we will be hosting our next rūnanga wānanga at 11am.

On Sunday 11 October, we will be hosting our annual general meeting starting at 10am followed by the rūnanga meeting.

Kaumātua report – Tāua Hiria Moffat

On 4 July , the trip to the Puketeraki wearable arts was a fabulous trip for Maru our driver Georgiana and myself.

Regrettably, Joan had to cancel at the last minute.

and fair daughter Manakore Putiputi Rickus, honouring te pā harakeke reflecting the creative spirit. She was as fair as the harakeke flowing down her body with delicate green trailing streamers spiralling from her bun knotted on top of her head.

Elegantly moving with mere and stunning makeup, I gave her my vote but to our dissapointment, because she was absent from the judging the week before she did not place.

We arrived at Golden Fleece Hotel in time for a hot dinner. We went to the wharenui packed to the rafters and a runway the length of the hall decorated with cut flax flowers woven to hide the steps and give an atmosphere with a video in colour projected above of rain wind and fire.

David Ellison who is their upoko greeted us and Sue Ellison dressed in a tunic of Māori design over a black knit cat suit started the show as we seated ourselves in padded armchairs to my relief and joy.

After a good night’s rest, Georgiana kicked off the day with strange noises in the plumbing when she flushed the toilet and bells going off making porridge. If you know Georgiana her reaction was funnier than the noises.

On came Captain Cook with empty toilet rolls above his ears, curls as his wig, and sea creatures made of recycled materials – there were too many to mention. The Karitāne school children came on as seagulls with big yellow beaks and sheets torn up for wings.

We bought a kai bag for the trip and we shared our breakfast and Georgiana made sandwiches before setting off for Moeraki for some sight-seeing. We saw the new roads and stopped at their marae but declined an invitation to stay for lunch. We continued and had a look at the boulder shop and restaurant. We arrived home safe and sound and very happy.

To our delight we were represented by designer Aroha Rickus with ‘Hine Mata Koru,’ modelled by her beautiful

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Pictures from whānau

Here are some photos showing what some of our whānau have been up to lately.

From left, Libya Foote, Drew Trainer and Rosina Hix having a catch up.

Aunty Georgiana preparing harakeke for Arowhenua Kura piupiu.

Tewera King receiving flowers for his 50th birthday.

John Henry and the kaumātua net group that meet every Thursday.

Karyn Thin from Literacy South Canterbury.

Lindsay and Mario from Moffats Kitchen Equipment.

Exhibition Kōrero koe; Kōrero au (You Speak, I Speak) is an exhibition of eight paintings and drawings

by Moana Tipa (Ngāi Hine Matua, Aotaumarewa, Tūāhuriri – Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Kahungunu, Celt).

The works are a tribute to her father Thomas Rangiora Tipa of Moeraki who died on 13 December 2013.

Written into the works are the names of 138 survivors of the waka Arai te Uru that may have (according to some scholars) arrived and beached at Matakaea (Shag Point) some 800-years- ago. The names are those that hills, mountains, streams and landmarks between Kaikōura and Kaitangata continue to be known by.

The four smaller drawings (1.2m x .90m) use the wellknown marks of raranga (weaving) and whakairo (carving) to reference place and time.

They are abstract explorations of space, origins, purpose, place and time, against a background of remnant knowledge of the waka Arai te Uru. (J.P. Tipa, Hocken Library 1899). Four large works (2m x 1.2m) feature night skies and constellations that form the Bailer of Makalil’i (Ke Kaa o Makalili’i) – a celestial navigational pattern still used in Pacific voyaging traditions.

Through the generosity of the Aigantighe Gallery, Timaru in association with Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua and Kāti Huirapa Runaka ki Puketeraki, an application was made to the Auckland Museum to bring a taonga tiheru (bailer) found in middens at Murdering Beach in 1874 to stand alongside the exhibit.

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The taonga was of interest for its pared back, sparse Ngāi Tahu design and the north facing patake above the handle – a mark similar to those used in the works.

The works were made with the support of: • The Ngāi Tahu Fund (2014) • The Learning Connexion, Wellington NZ, • The Polynesian Voyaging Society Hawaii • Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand (Mari Star Compass) • The Hocken Library, University of Otago • Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (Arai Te Uru soundtrack 2000).

The two galleries where works were exhibited were visited by a total of 3,250 people over a combined period – the Forrester Gallery, Oamaru (20 September -16 November 2014) and Aigantighe Gallery, Timaru (28 May-30 June 2015).

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Ōnuku Rūnanga • • • •

Annual general meeting

Present and accept the financial budgets for 2014/15 Appoint an auditor for 2015/16 Approve the annual report of the officer Confirm dates of general meetings for 2015/16.

Nomination forms for executive chairperson will made available upon request to the secretary: rochelletainui@ hotmail.co.nz or phone 027 222 2825.

The Ōnuku Rūnanga Inc Soc general meeting will begin immediately after the AGM. All whānau are welcome.

Ngā mihi nui, Donna Tainui.

Tēnā koutou, Ōnuku Rūnanga would like to advise that they will be holding their annual general meeting (AGM) on 4 October at 10am. The venue of the AGM has been confirmed as Room 10, Akaroa Area School, Akaroa.

The key agenda items will be as follows: • Election of the chair

Te Rūnanga o Moeraki Rā whānau

Happy Birthday to all celebrating birthdays this month.

He pēpi

Harley Lewis Antoni Docherty was born on 23 May, weighing 8lb 14ozs. He is the son of Mahinarangi Nicholas and Hayden Docherty, mokopuna to Maria and Sam Mako, and little brother to Isla Rose Docherty.

Baby Harley.

Big sister Isla Rose with Harvey.

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Uncle Darkie’s hui

These photos were taken after a recent hui at Moeraki Marae.

The weekend was productive, the food delicious, and the whanaukataka appeared to be enjoyed by all.

Uncle Darkie shared some more of his wonderful stories with us and this was one of the highlights of the weekend.

Uncle Darkie.

Uncle Darkie and Koa Whītau-Kean.

Uncle Darkie and his eldest daughter Mary Anne.

Hākui exhibition

Kia ora koutou, the Ngāti Mamoe – Ngāi Tahu hākui gallery launch/mihi whakatau will be held on 19 November starting at 6pm at the Otago Museum, first floor atrium.

If you would like to attend the launch please advise the office with your name and address so that an invitation can be sent to you. Nā Jennifer Brookes, office coordinator.

Ko te Tira Morehu Reo o Moeraki update

Nau mai hoki mai e te whānau whānui o Moeraki.

Nāia Te Tira Morehu Reo o Moeraki e mihi atu ana ki a koutou, e kā whanauka e noho ana i kā tōpito o te motu. Ko te whānau e ako tahi ana, he whānau ora, ā, ko tēnei te whānau o Moeraki e whai tonu ana i tā mātou kaupapa ako i te reo Māori me kā tikaka a tō mātou papa kāika o Moeraki. Ko whā tau mātou e haere ana i tēnei huanui, ā, ia wā i hoki mātou ki te haukāika, he oraka wairua, he oraka hinekaro, he oraka tinana. Ahakoa te tokoiti, he nui tonu te hiahia i tēnā, i tēnā o mātou ki te whakarakatira i kā taoka a pōua mā, a tāua mā i tukuna iho mai ki a mātou.

We have been on this path for over four years and every return home is revitalising in spirit, mind and body.

Although we may be small in numbers, the desire in each and every one of us to celebrate and value the treasures passed down to us by our ancestors, is strong.

The Tira Morehu Reo o Moeraki sends forth our mihi to all of our relations in the many corners of our land.

Whānau who learn together are healthy whānau, and this is the Moeraki whānau who are continuing on their journey of learning our language and our customs and traditions of our home of Moeraki.

As our marae is not big places are limited, so please register quickly. Once registration has been processed your place at the wānanga will be confirmed by the rūnanga office.

Registrations are now open for Moeraki whānau and whānui to attend the Tira Morehu Reo o Moeraki wānanga being held 30 September-4 October.

The wānanga will start at 10am on the Wednesday with a pōwhiri and conclude at 11am on Saturday.

Registration forms are available through the rūnanga website www.moerakirunanga.co.nz or by phoning our rūnanga office coordinator Jennifer on 03 439 4816.

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Our reo tutors for the wānanga are Hana O’Regan, Kare Tipa and Justin Tipa who are all graduates of Te Panekiretanga o Te Reo and Moeraki whānau.

Resources will be available to help those just beginning their journey with te reo Maori.

At the hui the content will focus on Moerakitaka, wetewete reo and kīwaha however individual needs will also be taken into consideration.

There will be a registration fee for this wānanga of $50 per adult and $25 per child to help cover costs. We have deliberately kept costs low however, if whānau do not have the necessary funds we will be encouraging them to apply for a TRoM whānau support grant.

The focus of the wānanga is on adult learning classes therefore children under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult. There will be support for the children of adult learners but restrictions will apply.

There will be three levels of reo taught, beginners, intermediate and immersion – catering to a wide range of whānau. During certain times of the day however the expectation is that te reo Māori will be the only language spoken i.e. meal times.

For any further questions please contact Nola Tipa on 027 2430608.

Kāti Huirapa Rūnaka ki Puketeraki Matariki wearable arts show

A vibrant and creatively charged celebration of Puaka and Matariki was held on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July at Puketeraki Marae when we held our wearable arts show. This show saw a mix of both returning and emerging designers.

The opening performance was once again by the wonderfully talented Karitane School, with their celebration of all the people, with many differing ancestors, who call Aotearoa home.

People’s choice award winner – Eating the Land, by Lynley Workman. Modelled by Gus Workman and Liam Thorne.

Supreme winner of the show – Soldier of Neptune, by Rohina Brinsdon. Modelled by Brittany Young.

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The Friday show was extra special as we were treated to a catwalk demonstration at half time by a group from Gasworks Guild of Gadgeteers, Ōtepoti. Their costumes were breath taking and they certainly take wearable art seriously. Both shows were a sell-out and there is no doubt that the quality and work that goes into making the costumes is increasing by the year.

A rousing welcome to Puketeraki Marae by Ngā Uri o Tūmatauenga Maurakau Roopu.

School holiday programme

Another fun, well-organised tamariki school holiday programme was held on 14-17 July, with another welcome visit from the Te Taitimu Trust roopu from Hawkes Bay.

They were treated to sights of the birds flying and some chick action as well as a tour of the disappearing gun.

The roopu and some of our tamariki had a great day in the city, visiting the Physed School with Dr AnneMarie Jackson (and having a go on the Physed School flume). The second day was full with 55 children and accompanying adults going to the Taiaroa Head Albatross Colony.

They stopped off at Ōtākou Marae for lunch where Dougie Ditford hosted the roopu. A visit to Leap Trampoline Park rounded off the day and there were some very tired tamariki (and adults) by the end. It was James Marshall’s birthday so there were two giant cakes to consume when they got back. Ron Bull came out to hold a couple of workshops on the Tītī Islands and Sport Otago also came out to play games.

Tamariki at Leap Trampoline Park.

It was all fun and games at our 12th tamariki school holiday programme.

Hui-a-Iwi accommodation

There will be beds available at Puketeraki Marae for whānau who are coming from out of town for Hui-a-Iwi on 20-22 November. Please get hold of us at the rūnaka office if you want to stay.

20 spaces available that evening and then 50-60 beds for the Saturday night.

The marae is a good option if you want to meet new whānau/whānui and you are coming from up north.

It is about 40kms from the centre of Dunedin, where the Town Hall is situated so there is a bit of travel to and from. You will need to take this into account when thinking about whether this is a good option for you.

You will need your own bed linen, sleeping bags etc and kai, and full use of the kitchen will be available to make meals. There is a group of between 15-20 coming for the Friday night only, so there will be approximately another 25

Those nominees are: Kiri Fraser, Lyn Carter, Khyla Russell, Tama Smith and Roger Wyeth.

The next step is for the committee to meet and define the criteria for the Te Rūnanga rep appointments.

Applications are expected to be open mid-September.

2015 triennial elections

We will be holding elections for the rūnaka executive at our annual general meeting (AGM) on 1 November.

This is also a reminder that representative annual reports are due as soon as you have completed them.

We will be collating these and sending out with AGM papers before 1 November.

The office received five nominations for the appointments committee that will be charged with selecting the Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (TRoNT) representative and alternate representative.

Elections for representation on our various boards, committees and groups will be held at the 30 August RGM. Thank you for all your mahi.

Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou Kia ora whānau o Ngāi Tahu, our tamariki are now back at school after having their mid year winter break. Functions continue on the marae, as does the road widening project.

Ngā mate

Our aroha goes to all whānau who have farewelled a loved one recently. May fond memories of your loved one bring you comfort during this sad time in your life.

Rā whānau

Each year, your birthday brings renewed hope, fresh plans and more wins in the game of life. Happy birthday and keep on rocking.

Kupu hou

Ko wai tō ingoa?: What is your name?

Ko Jayda tāku ingoa: My name is Jayda.

Kei runga noa atu koe: You’re the best.

Tauiwi: a non-Māori New Zealander or visitor to New Zealand (includes any nationality and is more inclusive than the word Pākehā).

Immersion Māori language hui

First, second and third year Māori studies students from Te Tumu University of Otago held a noho marae at Ōtākou from 31 July-1 August. The hui was sponsored by

Megan Pōtiki and it was with fun company, great kai and the warm venue made up for the dull winter weather, and ensured lots of learning was accomplished.

The tauira hard at work.

The students practising a waiata at the marae.

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Archaeology visit

A group of fourth year archaeology students from University of Otago visited the marae on 22 July, to conduct an experiment using a very abstract approach in archaeology known as phenomenological archaeology.

determine how Neolithic people may have interacted with Stonehenge and its landscape.

The purpose of the experiment was to assess whether an ‘uninformed’ group interacted with the landscape and structures on the marae in a different way to an ‘informed’ group, and how the landscape and structures influenced movement around the grounds.

(We have a chocolate fish for the first person who can phone into our office 03 478 0352 and say the word phenomenological correctly).

Phenomenological archaeology draws on anthropological theory to focus on landscape, how it is ordered and how groups of people may experience that landscape and the structures or monuments within it.

The approach grew out of work published by Chris Tilley, a British archaeologist who used the theory to

One of the lesser known ‘structures’ on the marae that influences movement – the old sled track that went over the hill from the marae to Pipikaretu Beach.

Fourth year archaeology students from the University of Otago.

Whale sightings

We have had a few Humpback Whale sightings in the last month at the tail end of the northward migration to the tropics. An adult and juvenile were seen by The Monarch at the Harbour entrance on Sunday 12 July, and later near Fish reef at Moeraki. On 16 July, one of our DOC rangers Lyndon Perriman saw a humpback and calf half a nautical mile out from Taiaroa Head at around 12 noon – it is rare to see a calf born this far south.

Earlier in the season another calf was seen during the Cook Straight survey, which was reported to be only the second seen in New Zealand. http://www.doc.govt. nz/news/media-releases/2015/humpback-whale-babyonly-second-seen-in-new-zealand/ The Monarch then saw another two to three Humpbacks on 24 July, one nautical mile north east of the Taiaroa lighthouse. Southern Right Whales have also been spotted – a juvenile was seen off Puddingstone Rocks on the 7 July and another was seen just off the St Clair/St Kilda Beach on the afternoon of 14 July.

Southern Right Whale off St Clair, Dunedin spotted on 14 July. This picture helps to give an idea of the length and head of the whale.

Photo by Mark Stevenson.

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Marine hui

They are due (in late August) to begin identifying areas off the Otago Peninsula for protection prior to assessing areas further south to the Mataau/Clutha. The hui was an opportunity for Kāi Tahu of Otago including Tangata Tiaki to influence the assessment and potential location of the marine protection network tools that include marine reserves and fisheries management tools.

The South-East Marine Protection Forum (SEMPF) hui was held at Puketeraki on 26 July. This is an important kaupapa and a follow-up hui will be held on 23 August.

The SEMPF is engaged in a marine protection process that will set the course for management of our marine environment for at least the next 50 years.

Statue unveiling

On Sunday 12 July the New Zealand Sea Lion Trust (NZSL) unveiled the statue of sea lion matriarch ‘Mum’ and her pup. Around 80 people braved the cold and attended, including Robyn Aston and George McIntosh and his son from the Moturata whānau, Taieri.

When ‘Mum’ first gave birth it was on or below Georges property at Taieri Mouth, George looked out for them, sometimes spending hours on the beach protecting them.

At least one pup named Whetu Rere is known to have died. Department of Conservation (DOC) ranger Jim Fyfe and NZSL Trust chairman Steve Broni hope that research into this small community of New Zealand sea lions on the Otago Peninsula could shed new light on why these critically endangered mammals are doing well here but far worse on the Auckland Islands.

‘Mum’ was the first sea lion in 150 years to give birth on the mainland some 20-years-ago along the Taieri coast.

She produced pups on the Otago coast until 2010, when she disappeared at the age of 24.

George McIntosh from Taieri Mouth and Dunedin City Councillor Jinty MacTavish unveiling the statue of ‘Mum’ and her pup. Photo by, Councillor Neville Peat.

The tamariki enjoyed sitting on the statue. Photo by Neville Peat.

Future events

Hākui Exhibition On 19 November at 6pm at the Otago Museum the Hākui Exhibition will be opening and it will run for six months.

Hui-ā-Iwi 2015 Friday 20-Sunday-22 November at the Dunedin City Town Hall.

Ōtākou website

Feel free to browse our website. Whānau wishing to book the marae for functions can do so online http://www. otakourunaka.co.nz/#home-image

Pānui contributions

We welcome your whānau or personal news for inclusion in our pānui. Please send your news items eg: achievements, pēpi hou, memorials, kupu hou and photos to office@tro.org.nz

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Te Rūnanga o Hokonui Greetings from us all here at Hokonui Rūnanga. It seems the months are flying by too fast, it’s hard to believe it is August already.

We have had some icy frosts the last couple of months here in Gore. Our pond even froze over for a couple of days – it wasn’t strong enough for human ice skating but our boy Zac managed to get out on it for a skate.

Zac the dog on the pond.

Housekeeping

Due to the rebuild our office, communications are at times running slow or our power is out, so if you please send us an email and we will endeavour to get back to you asap. Our email is Hokonui.office@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Registrations

If you wish to register with us, you can go to our website and download a copy of our registration form www. hokonuirunanga.org.nz or email Hokonui.office@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz

If you are registered with Hokonui Rūnanga we would appreciate if you could touch base with the office and update your contact details as a lot are out-of-date.

Rūnanga building rises again

The $1.4 million rebuild of the fire damaged Hokonui Rūnanga building is taking shape three months after the project started on April 22. The rūnanga’s complex in Charlton Road, Gore, was badly damaged by an electrical fault in the workshop in May last year.

The complex had been, and would continue to be, an asset to the community he said. It was pretty well used by the community before it burnt down – it’s got multiple uses. “Our aim is to provide a service in a setting of excellence” when completed, the complex would include a fully landscaped area along its eastfacing frontage incorporating a seamless connection from the building to an outdoor dining and recreation area facing on the existing wetland which would also be further developed. The project, which is being undertaken by Archer Construction, Invercargill, is expected to be completed in December

Financial officer Terry Nicholas said the area of the rebuild involved 500m2, which was about half of the complex’s total floor space. The office areas were largely unaffected by the fire expect for smoke damage.

However, the complex’s meeting room, kitchen and medical room were badly damaged. As part of the rebuild, the rūnanga had taken the opportunity to redesign the building to incorporate a sleeping area, an upgraded commercial kitchen and larger dining area.

Story and photo supplied and written by Russell Fredric of The Ensign, Gore.

Also included would be two bathrooms, two disabled access bathrooms and a fully compliant medical assessment room.

The complex had been well used for functions such as wedding s and for major Ngāi Tahu hui before the fire, Mr Nicholas said.

The redesigned building would feature a better layout, better use of space and would be more user friendly.

We have actually been able to design for what we are set up to do. It has been designed for a fully functional conference facility, Mr Nicholas said.

Hokonui Rūnanga Financial officer, Terry Nicholas (left) discusses progress on the $1.4 million rebuild of the Rūnanga’s Charlton Rd complex with Archer Construction forman, Travis Watt.

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Waihōpai Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, I hope you are all fit and well and no one has the dreaded flu bug that is going around. Sadly some of our whānau are very māuiui at the moment and it’s not good, especially when there’s nothing you can do about it. All we wish is that they all get well soon – arohanui to you all.

Well whānau, this is pānui is short but Waihopai are thinking of you all and wish you all the best to those who are or have had birthdays and babies – a huge congratulations to you all arohanui xx.

Take time out whānau to sit, listen and talk to each other, for what we miss today we may never gain tomorrow. Nā Squirrel on the Hill.

Murihiku Marae has been steady with bookings which is good. Our normal hui have been good too, lots of hui at the marae, i.e. Child Youth and Family Services, prison interviews and programmes. The Otago/Southland combined hui was good.

It’s August, so let’s hope the weather improves. I had new whānau members – some of my long lost whānau visit me. It was great to see them as well as get pictures of whānau.

Squirrel’s visitors.

From left, Winsome Skerrett, Ora Barron and Marcia Te AuThompson.

Winsome and Michael Skerrett at the Kākāpō Ball in Queenstown.

Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka Kia ora whānau, we trust that you are keeping warm and wintering well, and we hope that you managed to spend some time with whānau over the school holidays.

is wishing you all good health and prosperity for the year ahead.

The last two months have been very eventful. Aside from the usual round of hui we have had a number of activities hosted at the marae the Western Schools Kī o Rahi Tournament and also the kanakana monitoring has begun for the year. On top of that we welcome the appointment of our new kaihautū (general manager), Riki Dallas.

As spring approaches the whitebaiters will be readying themselves for the forthcoming season and those working in agriculture enter a busy time as calves and lambs begin to appear.

If you have enjoyed a birthday in the last month or have new additions to your whānau, congratulations and here

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Riki Dallas Ko Takitimu tōku waka Ko Takitimu tōku maunga Ko Aparima tōku awa Ko Ngāi Tahu tōku iwi Ko Ōraka Aparima tōku rūnaka Ko Takutai o tē Tītī tōku marae Nō Tuatapere ahau Ko Ōraka tōku tūrakawaewae

I once described myself as a family-orientated sport and fitness fanatic, now I’m a whānau-orientated sports spectator/supporter.

Please drop in for a coffee any time you are passing through our beautiful rohe. Hei konā, Riki Dallas.

Kia ora koutou katoa, after many years as recreation manager for the Southland YMCA, I was looking for another challenge. With a strong connection to Ōraka Aparima through my parents Thomas and Daphne Dallas, grandparents John Dallas and Agnes Maika Neera and my great- grandfather William Dallas sailing into Riverton with Captain Howell and marrying Motoi Toi, a local Māori woman. Alongside the challenge I was seeking, this was the opportunity to get closer to my roots and Māori heritage. I consider myself a fun person and have a wide range of interests.

I especially enjoy spending time with my wife Lorraine, our daughters, their partners and our two beautiful mokopuna at our whānau home in Ōraka (Colac Bay).

Riki Dallas.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Rawhera Matthews-Te Keeti for being made this year’s head boy of Papamoa College, Tauranga.

Congratulations also to his older brother, Tipene Te Keeti who was been accepted into the New Zealand Police Force.

Rawhera and Tipene are sons of Tessa-Jay Te Keeti, moko to Linley and Roy Te Keeti, and great-moko to the late Bette Devine (née Cleaver) of Colac Bay. The whānau are very proud of them both, well done. Nā Linley and Roy, Picton.

Kōrero competition

The Murihiku putake kōrero competition was recently held at Murihiku Marae.

The Davis whānau – Aaron, Amiria and Hana were all place-getters. Aaron finished third in the senior Māori section, Amiria finished first in the intermediate Māori section and Hana finished first in the junior Māori section. Aaron, Amiria and Hana are the tamariki of Rose and Gary Davis. Gary is a teacher at Te Wharekura o Arowhenua.

The Davis tamariki showing off their prizes.

General monthly meetings

Kanakana monitoring

The general monthly meetings as a rule take place at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae on the second Sunday of each month. The dates for this year as follows: • • •

Over the past few years, large numbers of lamprey (also known as kanakana and piharau) have been found dead or dying with unusual red skin markings and haemorrhaging.

13 September 11 October (annual general meeting) 8 November.

The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) carried out some initial testing and found evidence of bacterial infection in certain samples. However the root cause of this problem has not yet been established.

All members are welcome to attend these meetings, so please feel free to come along and find out what is happening. If for any reason these dates change we will notify whānau as soon as possible.

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To assist with the research into the disease affecting this treasured mahinga kai species, we ran a kanakana monitoring programme last year under the guidance of Doctor Jane Kitson. With a small but dedicated group assisting us, the monitoring program is up and running again this year.

your whānau would like to assist in any of this valuable research, then please contact us here at the office.

For all the white baiters among us, it would be appreciated if during the season you could let us know the colour and condition of a kanakana should you catch one.

Over the summer we are also looking at doing various additional water monitoring projects, so if you, or any of

Education hui

I would like to thank Ōraka Aparima Rūnaka for the opportunity to attend the Ngāi Tahu Te Mahere Mātauranga celebration and wānaka at Ngāti Wheke on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May. Thank you for enabling me to be a part of this hui, which I found very informative.

Finally, it was great to network and share ideas with another young teacher in ECE, based in Christchurch.

She gave me much food for thought, which I continue to reflect upon.

Another point and reflective question from discussions held was ensuring that we ask ourselves three things when and after attending professional development opportunities, firstly, what have you learnt today?

Secondly, how are you going to apply it in practice, and lastly are you applying it in practice? So I will leave you all with those three little questions.

I think that’s about all, though I must thank you again as this was my first noho on the ‘new’ Te Wheke, which was pretty special and it was lovely to spend time with my mum and whānau up at Rāpaki. Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa. Nā Ellen Pe’a.

While some of the kaupapa were new to me, it was good to catch up on what is going on in terms of education for Ngāi Tahu at present. I look forward to hearing the outcome of the new role ‘kaitoko’ proposed for rūnaka, he mahi nui tērā. It was also great to see the resources made by various rūnaka. I hope the pēpi pack comes to fruition.

Everyone should be proud of their mahi and rauemi.

As an early childhood education (ECE) teacher I was intrigued to learn more about anything to with this subject.

The literature review report was interesting and highlighted a few documents relevant to ECE, which I am not familiar with, so will look into these.

The creation story DVD was amazing, I had never heard this before. Information communication technologies today are incredible, and if this resource becomes available for whānau that would be another taonga for us to treasure.

From left, Ellen Pe’a, Rangimaria Suddaby, Joan Thomas and Muriel Johnstone.

Kī o Rahi tournament

Last month, we hosted a Kī o Rahi tournament at Takutai o Te Tītī Marae. This event was organized by deputy principal at Riverton Primary School Nigel Easson. The tournament featured six schools from our rohe, several who entered two teams which brought the total number of participants to 120.

Nigel Easson Deputy Principal at Riverton primary and Riki Dallas General Manager for the rūnaka travelled to Hauroko Valley, Thornbury, Takitimu, Otautau and Waiau schools to distribute the equipment.

This was an awesome event and it was inspiring to see so many tamariki running around enjoying themselves.

The day was a roaring success and thanks must go to those who participated, helped and organised the day.

There is an opportunity for another tournament to be held during term four at the marae, which the rūnaka fully supports.

As a result of the rising interest in Kī o Rahi, the rūnaka has purchased six Kī o Rahi sets. On Friday 24 July, Rangimaria Suddaby the resource teacher for Māori,

Students in action playing on the field.

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Te Anau wānanga

Three of our whānau recently drove to Te Anau (in the snow) to partner with the Department of Conservation in a wānanga celebrating the ‘Illumination-Light up Te Anau’ and ‘Puaka Matariki.’

Tamariki with their awesome decorative Manu Aute.

Te reo Māori survey

As intimated previously and as part of our tē reo Māori strategy, we have compiled a short survey for whānau.

By now you should all have received the survey either electronically or by post. If you have not received your copy please contact us to have one sent to you.

Unfortunately, as is the case with large mailings, we have had several returned to us because of incorrect

address details. Please ensure your contact details are updated as soon as possible. To do the survey over the phone please contact the rūnaka on 0800 234 8192.

You may also complete the survey on the internet by following this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ OAR_Te_Reo_Survey

United Nations experience

Te Wai Coulston (Ngāi Tahu ki Kāti Mamoe, Waitaha, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Porou) recently returned from a four-day New Zealand Model United Nations (UN) held at Victoria University.

Delegates had the chance to step into the shoes of an international diplomat and join 250 students from across the country in discussing issues related to global responsibility.

Prior to the Model UN conference, Te Wai also had a great trip to the University of Auckland with the ‘whaia tē pae tawhiti’ potential Māori students group. Next year, he plans to study political science and international relations at the University of Auckland.

The challenge is now on for Te Wai to raise $8000 to attend this prestigious event. He has plans for some fund raising activities and intends to use some of his savings to raise the necessary finance. If you feel you would like to contribute please follow this link https://givealittle. co.nz/search?q=get+te+wai+to+thimun

Committee sessions were designed as they would be at the UN general assembly, covering such issues as, climate change, humanitarian and biological weapons – on some days the sessions ran from 8am until 12pm.

From the delegates who attended, 22 were selected by way of a rigorous application and interview process for the New Zealand delegation to travel to The Hague International Model United Nations. Te Wai was one of the 22 selected, which means he will participate in the International event with 4000 of the world’s brightest young Diplomats. As part of the trip he will travel to the UN headquarters in New York and Geneva and many other European countries meeting people such as Helen Clark.

Te Wai Coulston.

Pānui contributions

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We welcome contributions from whānau for Te Pānui Rūnaka. If you wish to contribute please send your news and stories to us at office@orakaaparima.org.nz or phone 03 234 8192. We now have an 0800 number too, 0800 234 8192.

Did you know we are now on Facebook? To contact us follow this link: http://www.facebook.com/ OrakaAparimaRunakaPanui

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Awarua Rūnanga Ka mihi aroha

Rā whānau

To all our whānau, suffering the loss of loved ones at this time Awarua Rūnanga extends all our love and sympathy.

Happy birthday to all of you celebrating birthdays this month.

Nurse-led clinics

Late last year, Te Kākano nurse-led clinics began at Te Rūnaka o Awarua where the health kaupapa is driven by the local community.

acne and eczema; Nadine can educate patients and advise them regarding the use of creams or prescribed medications and she will refer a patient to a dietician if required.

The clinics come under the umbrella of Awarua Whānau Services and are delivered in our community by Nadine Goldsmith of Ngāi Tahu descent who affiliates to Moeraki and Arowhenua.

If depression or self-harm is an issue for tamariki, rangatahi or adults Nadine is also able to screen patients and make referrals as necessary to the patients GP or to a relevant counselling service. This also includes those who have drug and alcohol issues.

Nadine is married to Paddy Daintith from the Bradshaw whānau. She has 16 years’ experience as a registered nurse and has previously worked in paediatrics in Australia. On her return to New Zealand in 2005, Nadine was a nursing tutor at Southern Institute of Technology.

Te Kākano clinics also have access to a podiatrist, so if you have ingrown toenails, corns, or calluses they can all be treated. If flat feet are a problem, the podiatrist can arrange inner soles for you. If you need this service you should contact Nadine and she can organise to have a podiatrist come to her next clinic in Bluff; or if it is urgent she could arrange for you to see the podiatrist at their own clinic.

Since 2008, Nadine has been involved with community nursing through Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust, Southland District Health Board and more recently with Awarua Whānau Services.

Nadine has a team of clinicians available to her from WellSouth who specialise in diabetes, heart, breathing and respiratory problems and weight loss. A pharmacist is also part of this team, so if you are unsure about the medication you are taking, they can go through the medication information and instructions with you.

The Te Kākano Nurse-led Clinics are not run in competition with the local Medical Centre but are an enhancement of services available to the local community. This is a free and confidential service. Te Kākano nurses are happy to see you for any health problems, advice, education or support. They will work with other health providers, for example your GP or local hospital, to enable the best care for you. Whereas the medical centre can be an extremely busy environment the clinics allow the nurse to get a detailed background on a person’s ailments and at times may offer a different perspective or referrals as the need arises. Please note that patients’ referral or results are always referred back to their own doctors.

Clinics are monthly and have been set for the remainder of the year. No appointment is necessary, however if you wish to see one of the specialist clinicians available to Nadine you may wish to contact her at Awarua Whānau Services on 03 218 6668.

The services Nadine provides includes tamariki ora checks, which covers physical health and well-being, or perhaps a child has social and behavioural problems, such as anxiety or aggression. Screening could determine the root of the problem, such as a separation issue with the solution being a referral to family therapy or paediatric care.

She is able to help rangatahi and young adults with the more topical health issues of this age group, such as birth control which includes education, options available and referrals to Family Planning. Nadine is able to undertake the testing required for both females and males and any positive results are referred to the patients local GP for treatment. Skin issues such as

Nadine Goldsmith.

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Book launch

Wednesday 22 July, saw the launching of a series of books at Te Rau Aroha Marae on stories illustrated in art work around the wharekai.

Ferguson (Tūī), Ryder Kapene (Weka), Aurora Metzger (Kererū), Mercedes Akuhata (Pukeho) and Vana Savage (Kākāpō).

The stories, Kā Roimata, Tama Rereti, Battle of the Birds and Tunaroa have been retold by Bubba Thompson in English and Māori, in collaboration with Henare Manawatu, Paulette Tamati-Elliffe and Charisma Rangipunga.

Students broke into four groups between the wharekai and wharenui and were read stories from the book by teachers and a Ngāi Tahu representative.

Bubba would like to acknowledge the funding he received from Mahere Mātauranga under an agreement between Papatipu Rūnanga and the Ministry of Education, and the assistance from Paulette and Charisma of Kotahi Mano Wawata for guidance and translation services. A big thank you also to Henare Manawatu who was responsible for overseeing that the project came in on time and on budget.

Members of the Ministry of Education, Papatipu Rūnanga and students and teachers from Bluff Community School attended the launch, which was then followed by the gifting of the publications to the schools’ six class representatives, Justis Heron (Takahē), Lachlan

Back row, Bubba Thompson. Front row, from left, Justis Heron, Lachlan Ferguson, Ryder Kapene, Aurora Metzger, Mercedes Akuhata and Vana Savage.

From left, Paddy Daintith and Tory Weatherall reading Māori and English versions of a story to the students of Bluff Community School.

Special commercial fishing closures

The work to enact these regulations was initiated by the Customary Fisheries Unit in the late 1990s and this work was continued by Kaupapa Taiao, Toitū Te Whenua and most recently by Tribal Interests.

In the mid-1980s, Uncle Harold Ashwell and Uncle George Ryan facilitated a programme to identify and protect customary fishing areas of significance around the Tītī Islands. Thirty-four areas were identified, focusing primarily on pāua and kina gathering areas.

In March, the Minister for Primary Industries approved the establishment of special commercial fishing closures for thirty-one areas around the Tītī Islands (three of the original 34 areas identified for protection were protected using Mātaitai Reserves in July 2010).

These areas were to be closed to commercial fishers by regulation, however this did not happen given the lack of Governmental interest in facilitating such outcomes in the 1980s. This resulted in a ‘gentlemen’s agreement with commercial fishers not to fish these areas. Unfortunately this agreement was ignored over subsequent years.

The new regulations were approved by Cabinet in June and came into force in July. If you wish to obtain a copy of the maps and documentation these closures cover you can contact members of the Rakiura Tītī Island (Beneficial Islands) Committee or members of Rakiura Tītī Islands Administering Body (Crown Islands).

From the late 1990s, onwards birders made constant requests for the Office of Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu to complete the work of George and Harold to protect these key customary fisheries for birding whānau.

Membership database

We are constantly updating our membership database and have found that many members’ children have had children of their own who require registering. If you are one of these people we encourage you to contact us on at the office to request a form/s.

Tahu please contact the Whakapapa Unit on: 0800 524 8248.

We also encourage those members who have changed residential or email addresses to update their details by contacting the rūnanga on 03 212 6029/027 525 7055; or email tinamm@awarua.org.nz

NB: If your enquiries relate to registering with Ngāi

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Korowai weaving

Thanks to Te Rūnanga o Awarua for securing funding from the Ngāi Tahu Fund for the korowai weaving wānanga that was held at Te Rau Aroha Marae in late June.

Our second wānanga was held in late July with a new intake of 10 students ready to start their short korowai.

Maata told us that if we did one row a night we could have our whānau korowai completed within three months. So the challenge has been accepted and 15 participants from the first intake have started to make their whānau korowai with a number of mothers and daughters teaming up.

Korowai weaving tutor Maata McManus from Ngaruawahia provided the tuition for some very eager students. Maata brought with her, experienced helpers Annie Rewharewha and mokopuna, Aaaliyah and Jayden Abraham.

Our next wānanga is planned for 11-12 September at Te Rau Aroha Marae. It has been agreed that we will take a final intake of people interested in learning to make korowai, starting with a short korowai and progressing onto making their whānau korowai. If this sounds like you or you know someone who would be interested please call in and see Tina Mitchell at the Te Rūnanga o Awarua office,12 Bradshaw Street, Bluff or contact her on 03 212 6029/027 525 7055; or alternatively email her on tinamm@awarua.org.nz

Our first wānanga saw two students start on their whānau korowai and 22 students started the journey with a short korowai.

The first night was a shock to many who thought they’d be tucked up in their beds early, as we were only preparing feathers. How wrong we all were as we didn’t finish until 1am. Many of us commented the next day that we dreamed of feathers.

A graduation date has been set for Sunday 21 May 2016. This involves presentation of certificates for short korowai and whānau korowai in front of friends and whānau, along with a parade of beautiful korowai and kākahu, culminating in a dinner.

Unless you’ve done weaving previously many probably thought what had they let themselves in for but in the month between the first and second wānanga, support and information helped keep participants motivated.

From left, Britt-Amber Barris, Marama Johnson, Jasmine Heads, Jane McKenzie, Rachel Simpson (kneeling). Starting their whānau korowai and in other participants working on their short korowai.

From left, Gail Thompson, Barbara Metzger, Lara Stevens (standing) and Terina Stockwell (back to camera).

From left, Terina Stockwell, Louise Fowler and Eve FowlerStockwell working on their short korowai weaving.

The group of weavers standing outside the marae.

Contributions

If members have an item of interest that they wish to share with te whānau o Ngāi Tahu please contact Tina Mitchell.

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Taurahere Groups Kāi Tahu ki Whakatāne

Hīkoi ki Te Waipounamu In April, 15 members of our Taurahere rōpū travelled to Te Waipounamu, after a year’s fundraising, to top up the fund from Kāi Tahu which enabled so many of us to attend the trip.

and places we visited was a huge bonus and much appreciated by all participants.

Our second objective was to follow-up on a pounamu hui held in Whakatāne where Cherry Peeti-Tapurau a Kāi Tahu artist residing in Bay of Plenty spoke with us and demonstrated the technique of working with pounamu. This entailed a trip to Hokitika to visit the Arahura River, the Waewae Pounamu shop and factory and the marae in Hokitika and Bruce Bay. We were unable to meet up with locals at either marae due to a communication breakdown. However, our visit to Hokitika was enhanced by Brad’s explanation of the history of the Sea view Lodge, the statue and prison where many North Island iwi where imprisoned by the colonists.

We went to Kaikōura and learnt about the importance of whales to our people and we experienced the area where whales are celebrated daily in Aotearoa. We stayed at Takahanga Marae for two nights and it was a privilege to have Tā Mark Solomon kōrero about the house and area.

Although we did not get out to sea, due to bad weather it was interesting to look around Whale Watch, get close to seals and taste crayfish at a side walk café.

We travelled to Mangamaunu where we were hosted by the Norton whānau and Tāua Phyllis. This was one of the highlights of the trip to Kaikōura because her aroha and manaaki was refreshing.

The magnificent scenery from Lewis and Arthur’s Pass made our trip to Hokitika and Ōtautahi wonderful.

Our overall objective of whakawhanaukataka was fully experienced in Ōtautahi and for many of the group this was their first trip to their Kāi Tahu whenua. We were privileged to spend a night at Te Wheke, visit Te Whare o Te Waipounamu, Tuahiwi and other various historic sites.

Our kaiako Brad Haami lives in Tamaki Makaurau and he is an author and researcher. He is the son of our treasurer Sandra Maaka-Haami (Kāi Tahu, Ngāti Awa) daughter of renowned Kāi Tahu Doctor Golan Maaka.

His father Grenville Haami (Te Ati Haunui Paparangi) is our acting secretary.

We look forward to our next hīkoi to Te Waipounamu where we hope to make more whānau connections further south, hopefully as far as Ruapuke.

Brad’s extensive knowledge of whales was also shared with a group of overseas students at the old nuns convent. His ability to share his knowledge on a huge variety of subjects relating to our history and landmarks, and his ability to whaikōrero on the various marae

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Kāi Tahu ki Waikato

Tēnei te mihi ki a koutou mai i te rohe o Waikato Taniwharau, he piko he taniwha he piko he taniwha.

Kua tae mai te wā kia whakanui i te tau tuaiwa o ngā rā koroneihana o Kiingi Tuheitia.

On 19 August, we had the privilege of Mātua Terry Ryan visiting us in Ngaruawahia for individual whakapapa appointments.

Then on 20 August, we supported the Ngāi Tahu contingent as they went onto Tūrangawaewae Marae for kawe mate o te motu. We met outside the marae gates at the usual time of 8.30am and were called on by 9.30am. We encouraged all Ngāi Tahu from all parts of the motu to come along and join Kāi Tahu ki Waikato at this amazing event.

On 17 August, the yearly Kiingitanga Coronation celebrations began at Tūrangawaewae Marae, where there were plenty of activities throughout the week.

On 18 August, a Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (TRoNT) road show was held at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa. Tā Mark Solomon and other senior leaders within TRoNT and Ngāi Tahu Holdings Corporation attended – it was an enlightening event.

Lastly we held our second raraka weaving hui on Friday 21 August in Ngaruawahia. The following is a rundown of the first raraka noho that was held late July.

Rarakahia te reo Māori This was the first of a series of monthly noho offering an introduction to the traditional, practical skills of Toi Māori Whatu Muka and Te reo Māori. It was an awesome weekend. We are incredibly lucky to have two kaiako, Irene Brady (Kāi Tahu ) and Phillippa Hakopa (Kāti Mamoe) both experienced practitioners in Toi Māori and Te reo Māori.

The noho is being run over a Friday night and Saturday each month. We are loving the opportunity to learn our te reo, tikaka, kawa, waiata and toi in a distinctly Kāi Tahu setting.

Whānau in the Waikato, it is not too late to join. Contact Jane Stevens at twinriversart.ct@xtra.co.nz if you’re interested in becoming part of our programme.

Lastly, if anyone wants to be kept up-to-date on Ngāi Tahu events happening here in the Waikato or if they have any questions for the kōmiti, please email the Kāi Tahu ki Waikato Kōmiti at kaitahu.waikato@gmail.com.

Don’t forget to give us your contact phone number as well, so that we can call you if needed.

Phillippa Hakapa stripping the rau.

We always love seeing new faces, so please make yourself known to us and become a part of our great Kāi Tahu whānau here in the mighty Waikato. Mauriora.

From left, Irene Brady, Brendon Tangiora, Jane Stevens, DonnaMarie, Marama Olsen and June Rowland.

Irene teaching harvesting techniques.

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W est Coast kaumātua have committed to a role as whānau health promoters at a recent Arahura Marae wellbeing and flu vaccination hui.

The 30 elders from Te Runanga O Ngati Waewae and Te Runanga O Makaawhio heard about flu, pregnancy and infant vaccinations from West Coast DHB Immunisation Coordinator Betty Gilsenan and Westland Medical Practice Manager Nigel Ogilvie.

Several kaumātua received their flu vaccinations, and discussed other health resources displayed by the West Coast Maori Health Provider Poutini Waiora, the West Coast Primary Health Organisation, and Community and Public Health. Some also had their blood pressure taken by Poutini Waiora staff.

Community & Public Health Maori health promoter Diana Panapa says one of the main objectives of the day was to empower the kaumātua as health promoters in their whanau and community.

The Kaumātua have been meeting every Wednesday for waiata (songs), whakapapa (genealogy), and whanaungatanga (family).

Their whole focus is around awhi (support), manaakitanga (hospitality), aroha (love) for their mokopuna (grandchildren), whānau (family), and hapū/iwi.

“They are always open to new things and the vaccination hui has given them insight into health information and services that are available to them and their whānau. They have the mana to be health promoters in their own right as kaumātua and they accept the need for Māori health improvement is paramount,” Diana says.

Further hui may focus on topics including arthritis, diabetes, dementia and other health issues.

“We now have a list of wellbeing/health areas that Kaumātua are interested in and alongside our partners we will be developing a project plan around how best to respond to them,” Diana says.

Those that attended are very positive about the initiative.

“It is definitely our role as kaumātua to encourage and support our whānau and mokopuna to look after their Health,” Ena Pu says.

“As kaumātua we need to set an example for the next generation and lead the way to better health,” Barbara Vaea added.

To contact Diana Panapa, phone 03 768 1166 or email diana.panapa@cdhb.health.nz

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The Ngāi Tahu Fund is available to Ngāi Tahu whānau, rūnanga and hapū to help vitalise, strengthen and grow Ngāi Tahutanga.

The following are key priority areas of the Ngāi Tahu Fund, as identified in the Ngāi Tahu Cultural Strategy and all projects must be aligned with at least one of these:

Do you have a cultural project that you, your whānau or marae wish to run? Get in touch with us to see how the Ngāi Tahu Fund may be able to help. Applications close on Friday 25 September 2015 and any applications received after this date will not be accepted.

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Whakapapa – kinship Tikanga – protocols and customs Te reo – language Mahi toi – creative expression Whenua – landscape, place and locality Mahinga kai – food gathering practices Ngā Uara – values and beliefs Ā kāinga, ā hapū, ā iwi – community engagement and participation 9. Mana tangata – self-determination, self-confidence, self-purpose and selftranscendence.

Note: The Ngāi Tahu Funds Committee meet in November to make decisions on all applications and project timelines should commence after this time.

Please contact us urgently if this is going to be an issue for you. Call 0800 942 472 today and find out how to apply, or email funds@ngaitahu.iwi.nz; or visit www.ngaitahufund.com All applications must demonstrate how projects meet the following objectives: • •

To have the resources available to engage the strategy to be successful (human, fiscal, natural archival etc) All generations of Ngāi Tahu engage, value, celebrate and protect the integrity and uniqueness of Ngāi Tahu culture Promote new forms of Ngāi Tahu cultural expression.

Applications must clearly identify what cultural knowledge is involved in the project and demonstrate how the proposed project contributes to building the cultural knowledge and participation of Ngāi Tahu whānui.

To have strong sustainable Ngāi Tahu cultural leadership across all pillars Ensuring intergenerational ownership, sustainability, and growth of cultural practices across all pillars

Ngāi Tahu Archives

In the June/July edition of Te Pānui Rūnaka this image was published on the back page, requesting the names of four young kōtiro taken at the Takahanga Marae wānanga/closing of the dining room.

We would like to acknowledge and thank Peter Clayton, Kylie Solomon and Karen Starkey for making contact and providing names.

From left, Hanatia Timms-Waihirere (on tablet), Jane Morgan, Maia Kāhu, Keisha Timms-Waihirere (in pink) and Timeka Clemett.

Last month’s back cover.

Are you an ex-employee or board member? Have you been a part of our iwi radio station in one way or another from 1991-2015? If so, save the date and come along to our reunion.

Celebrating 25 years of TAHU FM

Te Reo Iriraki ki Ōtautahi/Tahu FM 25 year reunion will be held on Waitangi Day, Saturday 6 February 2016.

Join our te reo iriraki ki ōtautahi/tahufm Facebook page or for more information contact Dee Henry on 03 3712 593; or email dee.henry@ngaitahu.iwi.nz

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Our focus is transformation. The fundamental driver is the power of whānau to determine their own future. Te Pūtahitanga invests in people who are working to build thriving whānau, whether this is about enhancing hauora, strengthening cultural pride, or creating sustainable financial livelihoods. The status quo is already being funded, our commitment is to investing in the different and the bold, so if you’ve got an idea to help your whānau flourish, we want to hear from you.

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu has just celebrated its first year as the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Waipounamu.

Follow us on Instagram @whanau_ora or use the hashtag #Whanau_Ora; Facebook; or visit www.teputahitanga.org

Better still, ring us on 0800 187 689 (0800@TPOTW) or come in and see us at 10 Show Place, Addington, Christchurch.

Te Pūtahitanga is a unique model. We are proud of Te Taumata; our iwi partnership between the nine iwi of Te Waipounamu: Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Apa ki te Rā Tō, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Kuia, Ngāti Koata, Te Ati Awa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Rangitāne and Ngāti Rārua.

The iwi partnership sets the strategic vision and direction for Te Pūtahitanga. For the iwi of Te Waipounamu, being able to invest in whānau is a long-standing aspiration.

Te Putahitanga staff have opened our offices up to the creative genius of Maui Studios and Digital Natives who are co-locating with us at our premises.

Back row, Sampson Karst (Manu Media), David Nicholls, Helen Leahy, Alice Matheson, Madison Henry (Maui Studios), Matt Rush, Hori Mataki (Ariki Creative). Front row, Maania Farrar, Norm Dewes (Te Putahitanga Board Chair), Lesley Kelly, Rowena Gotty, Morgan Hale and son Levi. Absent, Lisa Tumahai (Te Taumata Chair, Te Pūtahitanga), Vincent Egan (Maui Studios), Haydon Richards and Juli Tyler (Te Pūtahitanga).

News from the Ngāi Tahu Whakapapa Unit

WWI Project Kia ora whānau, firstly we would like to thank all members who have shared their photographs and stories about their whānau who served in World War I. This has been a great help with the project so far.

The Whakapapa Unit can be found on the ground floor of Te Whare o Te Waipounamu – we believe that you build your home on a strong foundation.

It’s great to see more manuhiri coming in to see us, to register their whānau and to meet with our team to search through their ancestry and whānau files.

This is due to our fantastic new premises which is more accessible for Ngāi Tahu whānui. We welcome you all to come in and have a kōrero and if you wish to spend time with a team member or search through our files, we recommend that you make an appointment to ensure we have a quiet room to kōrero. Please call 0800 KAI TAHU (0800 524 8248) and ask to speak with someone from our team. Nau mai, haere mai.

Our hope is to build up profiles for each and every Ngāi Tahu soldier who served in World War I and to be able to honour them we need your help. If you have any information we can share, big or small, we would love to hear from you.

This may be anything from a photograph, a birth/death date, to a story about them or the time that they served.

Please call or email Allanah Burgess from the Whakapapa Unit if you can support this kaupapa. Email Allanah.Burgess@ngaitahu.iwi.nz; or ring 03 974 0082.

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meeting up with you all on our recent roadshow to Te-Ika-a-Māui. We visited Rotorua, Tauranga, Hutt Valley, Wellington and Auckland and we were able to help whānau join Whai Rawa. Thank you to those new and old members who were able to make it.

Joining Whai Rawa

Our new online application form is proving popular with many whānau taking advantage of the easier electronic joining method. If you’re already registered with Te Rūnanga Whakapapa Unit and have been considering joining Whai Rawa, you just need to have a look at our investment statement and complete an online application form (link on the front page of our website – www.whairawa.com/join).You’ll also need your driver licence handy.

Email statements

The Whai Rawa statement was recently sent out on email for the first time. We have had many whānau comment positively who received the statement on email. If you’d like yours delivered on email in future please contact us to update your full contact details.

Send us an email to statements@ngaitahu.iwi.nz and we’ll get that sorted out for your end of year statement.

Additionally, if you haven’t already received your statement we may have your incorrect contact details, so please update them and request your statement copy by emailing the same email address above.

Whai Rawa roadshow

Kia ora Te-Ika-a-Māui roadshow whānau. It was great

Pānui

Ngāi Tahu Hui-a-Iwi 2015

Variety show and wānanga spaces

Our programme is full of opportunities to showcase your skills and brilliance. We know Ngāi Tahu has talent, and we want you to get involved. Entertainers are starting to register, so kia kūrapa whānau and make sure you are the one holding a wānanga or one of the acts on-stage.

Application forms are on our website or email events@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Date: Friday 20 November – Sunday 22 November Hosts: Te Rūnanga o Moeraki, Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou me Kāti Huirapa ki Puketeraki.

We are another month closer to celebrating Huiā-Iwi 2015. We hope that by now you have all booked accommodation, but if not there is a list of accommodation options to help you on the Ngāi Tahu website. Kāti Huirapa have kindly offered their marae, spaces are limited, so get in touch with them to secure a spot.

Stalls

We are still on the hunt for stall holders – spaces are available for whānau, rūnanga, community organisations and Government agencies. You could have a kai stall, clothing stall, arts and crafts stall – the options are endless. Stall prices for Ngāi Tahu whānau are: $50 (no power) and $100 (with power); and Non-Ngāi Tahu providers and Government agencies: $500 (no power) and $550 (with power).

We are working on the Hui-ā-Iwi programme and there are heaps of exciting activities planned.

Venue

The venue for Hui-ā-Iwi is smack-bang in the middle of Dunedin. We have booked the Dunedin Town Hall complex and the Octagon, which are both at the heart of the city. The town hall complex is big, bright and warm, with state of the art technology on every floor.

Stall application forms are available on the Ngāi Tahu website (www.ngaitahu.iwi.nz). If you have any other questions get in touch with us by emailing events@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz 43

*All food sold at Hui-ā-Iwi will need to comply with the Dunedin City Council food safety regulations.

legendary whānau days with Ngāi Tahu story tellers and performers, arts and crafts, music, workshops, face painting and heaps more. Take the tamariki along, and the kaumātua – take the whole whānau for a nosy while you are at Hui-ā-Iwi.

Kaimahi and volunteers

We still need volunteers at Hui-ā-Iwi. We are looking for people to mind the venue, help with car parking, performance and programme assistants, kaimahi for the hākari – the list goes on. There are some fun roles on offer, so if you’re interested and would like to lend a hand, get in touch with us. All volunteers need to fill out a registration form on our website; or email events@ ngaitahu.iwi.nz

Parking and shuttle service

Whānau activities

We have plans in place to ensure parking is easy, and there is free parking for whānau just 10 minutes away on Victoria Road. Our whanaunga at GO Bus will be providing a shuttle service from this road to and from the venue every 15 minutes. There is also pay parking closer to the venue and all city street parking is free after 6pm and all day on Sundays.

On Saturday 21, the library will host one of its

More information regarding parking and the Hui-ā-Iwi programme will be printed in the next issue of Te Pānui Rūnaka, and keep an eye on the Ngāi Tahu website, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu Facebook page, Twitter and TahuFM for regular updates.

The team at the Dunedin Public Library have plans to deck-out their heritage floor with local taonga, manuscripts, images. This will be a sweet place to visit and right on the doorstep for kaumātua.

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There will be a mihi whakatau on Thursday 19 November from 6-8pm and then the exhibition will open to the public on 20 November and close on 8 May 2016.

Experience the stories of Kāi Tahu wāhine from the perspective of uri whakatipu, the current generations.

Nau mai, haere mai ki a koutou katoa.

Art exhibition

The Otago Museum and the wāhine steering committee are pleased to announce the opening date for the art exhibition, Hākui: Women of Kāi Tahu.

If you would like to attend the mihi whakatau please RSVP to Kate Barron, Otago Museum marketing manager, kate.barron@otagomuseum.nz ; or ring 03 479 3279.

Meeting of owners

A meeting will be held for the owners of the Māori freehold land known as Arowhenua 881 Village Section No 15 on 30 August, 1.30pm at Arowhenua Marae, 38 Huirapa Street, Temuka. Most of the owners in this section are from the Rickus whānau.

contact Haines Ellison at the Ngāi Tahu Māori Law Centre on 0800 626 745 or email haines@ngaitahulaw. org.nz before Friday 28 August 2015. You can also express your interest in becoming a trustee at the meeting.

The purpose of the meeting is to establish an Ahu Whenua Trust to manage this land and nominate trustees. If you are interested in being a trustee, please

If you are unable to attend the meeting, proxy votes will be accepted. Please contact Haines for a proxy form.

Seeking land owners

Rāpaki (M Res 875) Sec 8Bl located at 3 Rāpaki Drive, RD1, Lyttelton.

Further to the above pānui, I Henry Tamatea Couch and my daughter Kitti Kataraina Couch are applying to the Māori Land Court for an occupation order over a portion (approx. 1200m2) of the above block as a site for a house(s), to replace our houses which were damaged during the Christchurch earthquakes.

I am seeking owners in the above block who are interested in selling their shares or, exchanging their shares for shares of equal value, in Rāpaki 1A No. 2B. I am looking to consolidate my shareholding with a view to applying to the Māori Land Court for a partition order/ occupation order.

I am seeking to make contact with following owners to discuss the above proposal and to obtain any consents/ objections to above proposal for occupation.

Owners: Maramatanga Bennetts, Vivienne Shona Evelyn Cammock, Charmaine Fay Chapman, Lionel Haterie Chapman, Rangi Chapman Junior, Brett Robert Ditfort, Jacob William Ditfort, Faye Beryl Grey, Rexalyn Mare Hinkley, John Robert Manihera, Carly Ann McDowell, Barbara Ann Pareatai Moke, Catherine Te Miringa Moke, Phillip George Moke, Thomas John Moke, the trustees of the Molly Evelyn RukaMontgomery Whānau Trust, Joanne Murray, Joanne Trumper, George Palmer, Kaaro Palmer (life interest), the trustees of the Pukio Whānau Trust, George Richards, Luke Richards, Althea Aoa Ruka, Violet Doreen Ruka, Deborah Ann Scott, Jacqueline Kim Scott, Jason Trevor Scott, Stephen Taylor, the trustees of the Vivian Hilliard Ruka Whānau Trust, Rhonda Agnes Whiteman and Benjamin John Pearce Wiltshire.

Owners: Maramatanga Bennetts, The trustees of the Chapman Ruka Whānau Trust, Brett Robert Ditfort, Jacob William Ditfort, Faye Beryl Grey, John Robert Manihera, Carly Ann McDowell, Barbara Ann Pareatai Moke, Catherine Te Miringa Moke, Phillip George Moke, Thomas John Moke, The trustees of the Molly Evelyn Ruka-Montgomery Whānau Trust, Joanne Murray/ Trumper, George Palmer, Kaaro Palmer (life interest), The trustees of the Pukio Whānau Trust, George Richards, Luke Richards, Althea Aoa Ruka, Violet Doreen Ruka, Deborah Ann Scott, Jacqueline Kim Scott, Jason Trevor Scott, Stephen Taylor, The trustees of the Vivian Hilliard Ruka Whānau Trust, Benjamin John Pearce Wiltshire Should you want further details please contact me on the details above.

If you would like further details please contact Henry Tamatea Couch on 027 288 9973 or by email htcouch@xtra.co.nz

Descendants of Motoitoi and Richard Driver

for Hui-ā-Iwi, 20-22 November might be interested in meeting for an update on the scope of the project. There may also be interest in visiting places in the local area which were planned for the reunion but were cancelled due to bad weather. Please contact Nicola Taylor, niccytaylor@gmail.com, if you are interested.

We are working to fundraise for a documentary of interest for the descendants of Motoitoi and Richard Driver. The documentary will incorporate footage from the reunion held at Puketeraki, Easter 2014. We hope that any Motoitoi descendants who may be in Dunedin

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Meeting of owners

A meeting owners will be held at Rāpaki Marae on Sunday 18 October at 10.30am for the Row Allan Blk II Section 7. The purpose of this meeting is to report on the current state of section 7 and to nominate four trustees – open discussion. If you have any queries please contact George Tikao (trustee) 03 389 9378.

Published book

A book called A Tynan Tribute has been written by Mary Griffiths Tynan. The book is based on the Tynan history from 1819 when Andrew Tynan was born, William Gilbert-Te Marino and their connections.

The 280 page book can be purchased for $40 plus postage. The cost of the book has been kept to nonprofit, so it is well within the affordability of all concerned.

To purchase a copy please contact Dianne Squires at burnie.d@hotmail.com; or write to DB Squires, 141 Mansels Road, Tauranga 3112. Those sending requests by email should name the subject line: A Tynan Tribute.

Mary decided to write this as a celebration of her 80th birthday. We held a combined book launch and birthday celebration in April this year.

The book was presented to a large number of extended family members at Te Poi after being welcomed by Ray Waipouri. We are all very proud of Mary and her achievement.

Notice of meeting

The trustees hereby give notice that a meeting of owners for the following North Canterbury Fenton Fishing Easement Reserves: Torotoroa MR895 and Teviodale Reserve 2557 will be held at Tuahiwi Marae on 30 August at 10am.

The agenda is as follows: 1.

Trustees report, followed by Q&A 2.

Future points of interest, followed by Q&A 3.

Financial statement 4.

Nomination and election of trustees.

Rongoā Symposium

On 3 October, the Rongoā Symposium and Expo will be held at Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tupoho, 18 Cross Street, Castlecliff, Whanganui at 9am.

Throughout the day there will be speakers. The keynote speaker is Dame Tariana Turia.

For more information please call Muriel on 03 234 8913 or visit the website to register your interest: www.rongoasymposium2015.nz

The symposium is open to all those who are interested in rongoā – nau mai, haere mai.

Seeking information

This photo is of the late Mr George Thomas Niblett Cross whose family (the Waghorn family) is from Banks Peninsula.

The photo was taken at his daughter’s wedding in Christchurch in 1999 when he was aged approximately 58 years.

Descendants of Mr Cross wish to find out about his Ngāi Tahu whakapapa. Should any members of the Waghorn family view this photo and are able to identify the whakapapa of Mr Cross, please contact Dr Terry Ryan at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu office. Phone 03 974 0104.

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“We wanted to see the difference between these two areas and to see the effect of those dynamics within a localised area.”

The new equipment is designed to monitor beam transmission (a clarity measurement); dissolved oxygen in the water (one at lake bottom and one at the top); water acidity (PH); temperature throughout the water column; conductivity and salinity; turbidity and fluorescence (algal concentrations). The technology included in the system then relays the data, via telemetry – back to Environment Canterbury in Christchurch every two or three hours.

Enhanced water monitoring one step closer

New water monitoring systems now in place in Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere are expected to improve the overall management of the lake.

Meteorological conditions including air temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity, wind speed and direction and solar radiation are also measured.

Senior Hydrological Officer for Environment Canterbury, Alex Ring says the new systems will provide a deeper understanding of the lake.

“There were a few challenges in getting the equipment installed due to unsuitable weather conditions but I’m very happy with the way everything has come together.

It’s gone well, thanks in no small part to Chris McBride of the University of Waikato. Chris has done a great job of setting up the sensors and data-loggers which has made the set-up process much easier. They have been designed to withstand whatever is thrown at them, and so far they have survived some very strong winds.

“These new tools will give us a better understanding of changes happening within the lake. We will get a much better grasp on why things like algal blooms happen for instance. We’ll be able to look at the water temperature at the base of the lake or the salinity of the water for example to help us determine what may have spiked the bloom,” he says.

Alex says that in coming months, that information will be displayed on the Environment Canterbury website for any interested stakeholders to view.

“Being able to look at changes in the lake over time and being able to feed that data into specific models, will have important implications for our lake management tools.”

“Adding these new monitoring stations provides a rare opportunity to greatly enhance our scientific understanding of the short-term variations and processes in water quality. The new data we’re getting fills in a lot of gaps. It’s much more comprehensive and gathered at a greatly increased frequency, so it will be a powerful tool in modelling all sorts of scientific research, as well as tracking the health of the lake” he says.

To this point, water quality monitoring in Te Waihora consisted of monthly samples and measurements taken at four sites around the lake. These samples were sent to a laboratory for analysis of a range of attributes. Two conductivity meters in the lake also provided continuous records that were downloaded at the same time as the samples were taken.

According to Alex Ring, that type of monitoring was good for detecting long-term changes in water quality parameters and for deriving a lake trophic level index (TLI) but it tells us very little about short-term changes in water quality. He says Whakaora Te Waihora science research on nutrient processing by a team lead from the University of Otago, highlighted the fact that short-term changes in dissolved oxygen and other parameters were important for understanding and managing the lake.

The two new telemetered water quality monitoring stations complement the two conductivity meters in the mid-lake area and near the lake opening at Taumutu.

Alex says the central lake position is indicative of the lake as a whole, while the lake opening site – the most dynamic part of the lake – was chosen as a case study because of the large inputs of saltwater in the area.

The new monitoring systems in the centre of the lake.

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